Centenarian Tortoise Makes Miraculous Recovery | Bristol News

Meet Trotter, a 100+ year old tortoise and the oldest patient at his vet clinic, who defied the odds after a wild animal attack left him with a badly infected leg. Facing amputation—a huge deal for a centenarian reptile—his devoted owners rallied around him, providing loving care at home. Against all expectations, Trotter bounced back stronger, now happily sunbathing in his garden again. Believed to have arrived in Britain from Bristol docks in 1938 as a full-grown adult, he’s lived through decades—and now, thanks to love and medical care, he’s proving age is just a number. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/f8a7ec8c7a81804c