Tortoise takes a stroll on Eastbourne seafront

Something you don’t see every day – a tortoise stretching its legs on the Western Lawns.
By The Newsroom
Published 24th May 2019, 11:52 BST
Bernard a young African Sulcata Tortoise enjoys a stroll in the sunshine on the Western Lawns on Eastbourne seafront (Photo by Jon Rigby)Bernard a young African Sulcata Tortoise enjoys a stroll in the sunshine on the Western Lawns on Eastbourne seafront (Photo by Jon Rigby)
Bernard a young African Sulcata Tortoise enjoys a stroll in the sunshine on the Western Lawns on Eastbourne seafront (Photo by Jon Rigby)

That’s what Herald photographer Jon Rigby came across on Wednesday (May 22).

Bernard is a young African Sulcata tortoise, who can live for more than 70 years, according to his owners.

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He can also grow to a length of 33 inches and weight of a hefty 100kg.

They took their exotic pet for a walk along the seafront to sun the reptile’s skin in the warm weather.

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