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Harlow giant tortoise walks cause astonishment, says the owner

Feb 16,2020 7:51 am

Peter Big Boy takes a "" out for a little walk, and

A Man , said takes his giant tortoise for a walk, that it "seems to be, the children cheer" in lockdown.

Peter, 68, takes out his seven stone (44kg) reptiles, which he calls, "Big Boy ", for "a little stroll" in the vicinity of his home in Harlow , Essex "every so often".

"It's just something I do on a beautiful warm day, But it does cause a bit of a surprise," He Said .

"We have not come very far, [and] it takes a long time to get there. "

The couple were spotted walking along a bike path, in the vicinity of Harlow earlier This Week , Mark Ingall, head of the city Council.

Writing on Twitter, Mr Ingall said: "I Am often surprised at how the animals I see when I has to walk home along The Cycle tracks in Harlow - But this seven stone beauty really the last straw. "

Peter did not want The Bbc said his last name, The Sight of A Man walking with a giant turtle, the stops often to the traffic, But The Kids love it.

"can't you see animals in zoos or in the case of fetes at The Moment , and I think it cheers people, isn't it?" He Said .

"It certainly seems to cheer the children. "

"The Big Boy " turtles, the largest of its 40 or so, and is about 19 years old.

"He is turtle African-spurred-and you can live for about 80 years," He Said .

"I sometimes take it out when I take the dogs for a walk.

"I have him cart a push so that we could learn, where I wanted to go Faster - But he's also heavy for that now. "

Peter said, he always had animals, including a crocodile, But "I didn't want for walks. "



harlow, animals, coronavirus pandemic, reptiles, tortoises

Source of news: bbc.com

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