Tiptoe, a 175-pound tortoise, survives California wildfires with owner, becoming a symbol of resilience.

Tiptoe, a 175-pound African sulcata tortoise, survived California wildfires with his owner Caitlin Doran. Known for his community appearances, Tiptoe was lured out with bell peppers and moved to Doran's Marina del Rey home. Though his hutch and the family's home were destroyed, a new hutch was built in two days. Tiptoe, with hundreds of thousands of social media followers, has become a symbol of resilience for the community.

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