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Contractors Enter Home—Camera Captures Their Shock at What’s Waiting Inside

Contractors Enter Home—Camera Captures Their Shock at What’s Waiting Inside

Summary

Contractors working on a sliding door were surprised to find a large tortoise named Tankie roaming inside a house. The tortoise had woken up early from his dormant state and began moving around the home while the door was open. The incident was captured on a Ring camera, and the video received significant attention online.

Key Facts

  • Contractors encountered a large tortoise, Tankie, inside a house while working on a sliding door.
  • Tankie is an 8-year-old sulcata tortoise, which does not hibernate but becomes less active in colder months.
  • The tortoise woke up from his dormant state and entered the house while the door was open.
  • The video of the contractors' reaction was shared on Instagram and received over 858,000 views.
  • The homeowner, Laura, had created an Instagram account for Tankie and shared the footage there.
  • The incident occurred in January, though the video was shared in October.
  • Social media users reacted humorously to the tortoise's encounter with the workers.
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