Lost, then Found

Back in 1982, the Almeida Family was saddened to learn that their beloved pet, Manuela, a young red-footed tortoise, had gone missing. Their house was under renovation at the time, so the family just assumed that the tortoise had slipped out through a gate left open by the construction crew.

The true fate of their lost pet remained a mystery for the next 30 years, that is, until they were met with an unexpected surprise.

Read the story here.