fbp
Society

Myvi’s tyre-sized giant tortoise spotted on a walk with its owner in the neighbourhood

We often see people out walking their dog but have you ever seen people walking a tortoise?

JOHOR BAHRU – A Twitter user @AbangCJ shared two photos of an uncle walking a giant tortoise on a leash at his neighbourhood in Johor. These photos went viral on the Internet overnight and sparked heated discussion among the netizens!

- Advertisements -

According to China Press, the topless uncle tied the giant tortoise with a rope and took it for a walk at Eco Summer estate residential area.

- Advertisements -

AbangCJ’s Twitter post blew up and garnered over 30K likes and 18K retweets after showing the uncle walking his massive tortoise in his neighbourhood!

Just a few days after the tweet went viral, another closer shots of the giant tortoise were revealed! It’s GIGANTIC and it’s said to be a hundred years old!

Have you ever seen such a big tortoise?

- Advertisements -

As can be seen in the photos above, the uncle accompanied by a kid who tugged helplessly at the giant tortoise’s leash in what seems to be the same residential area.

Sharp-eyed netizens recognise the giant tortoise belongs to Sulcuta species, one of the world’s largest tortoise species.

Myvi's tyre-sized giant tortoise spotted on a walk with its owner in the neighbourhood
The giant tortoise drew the attention of netizens. (Screenshot from Facebook)
Myvi's tyre-sized giant tortoise spotted on a walk with its owner in the neighbourhood
(Photo from FTopNews)

What we can see from those photos is how much the uncle loves his tortoise. Whether you own a dog or a cat, one thing is for sure, owning a pet comes with great obligations.


Weirdkaya is on twitter!
For more stories like this, follow WeirdKaya on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram!


Sources: AbangCJ’s Twitter, FTopNews’ Facebook

Editor: Raymond Chen


We are hiring writers!
We are hiring writers!