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ALTADENA, Calif. (KABC) -- A family in Altadena is overjoyed after their 100-pound pet tortoise was located amidst the devastation caused by the Eaton Fire.
Although the family lost their home in the blaze, Rocki managed to survive and was found safe on Thursday, January 9, around 4:30 p.m. close to Mar Vista Avenue.
The San Dimas Sheriff's Station shared an Instagram video showing a deputy rescuing Rocki and bringing her to safety.
The family mentioned that they attempted several times to return to their property to search for her, but were prevented from doing so because of gas leaks in the area.
Rocki was discovered in her burrow, which was approximately 3 feet deep and 6 to 8 inches long.
Source: ABC 7