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Greek cop saves little tortoise and goes Viral (photos)

The little tortoise was trying to cross a busy street

Newsroom October 11 12:54

A Greek policeman was spotted removing a little tortoise from a busy street in the northern city of Kozani and his act of kindness has been shared by thousands of social media users.

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Local site Kozanilife.gr reports that the policeman lifted the small animal on his palms and carefully placed it on the side of the street.

Source: greekreporter

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