Tortoise found in a drain in Kulgam village Watch Vedio

 Kulgam: A tortoise was found inside a drain at Bougund village of south Kashmir’s Kulgam district on Thursday, officials said.

Officials told local news agency—KNO, that scores of people gathered near a small drain in the Bogund area of Kulgam when a tortoise suddenly appeared from the drain.

“We have never seen a tortoise in Kashmir. The animal must be protected,” the locals said. People in large numbers gathered to see the animal.

Chief Wildlife Warden Kashmir, Rashid Naqash told KNO that a team has been sent to the area for the rescue of animals. “We have to see whether the animal is a pet or has been brought here by someone as such animals are not found in Kashmir climate,” he said