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Tortoise returns home after mile-long trip
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A motorist spotted Sulley over a mile away from his New Jersey home (stock photo).
Sulley is now home and well

A 100-pound tortoise has been found safe and sound after wandering more than a mile from his New Jersey home.

Sulley had been missing for five days when a motorist spotted him and called state police, NJ.com reports.

Volunteer firefighters and a search and rescue team searched for several hours on Thursday, 10 September - but to no avail.

As it turns out, Sulley had travelled over a mile away from home. According to his owner, Laura Roerig, he escaped from his garden enclosure while she was at church.

Much to her relief, he is now back home safely, though she says he will not be returning to his backyard enclosure until it's repaired. "He's in time out," she told NJ.com.

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Voting opens for BEVA Council

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 Eligible members of BEVA will be able to vote for their Council team until Monday, 17 August 2026. Members will have received an election email on 17 July.

There are five candidates standing for four available places on Council. They are:

  • Alexandre Triguino
  • Angela Jones
  • Beth Bryant
  • Holly Rees
  • Hugh Somerville
Full profiles for each candidate can be found on the BEVA website. 

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BVA urges 'continued vigilance' over bluetongue

The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has urged vigilance following a concerning rise in Bluetongue (BTV) cases in sheep and cattle.

In a recent statement, the BVA noted that members are reporting more severe clinical signs and higher mortality rates than in previous years.

'We know that farm vets are working hard to support farmers and animals affected by this outbreak, during what is an extremely difficult time for all involved,' they stated. 'Continued vigilance to identify disease early is vital and vaccination remains the best way of protecting animals from this disease.'