24.5kg Giant Turtle Enters Home in Saraburi; Locals Release It After Seeking Lucky Numbers

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On October 23, a large turtle crawled into the home of a resident in Huai Bong subdistrict, Chaleam Phra Kiat district, Saraburi province around 10:00-11:00 PM. The animal remained motionless outside the house until the next afternoon when villagers helped weigh it at 24.5 kilograms. After locals rubbed flour on its shell and underside to identify numbers (38, 83, and 45) for lottery purposes, the turtle was released into a pond at Wat Khao Jam Pa in Nong Pla Lai subdistrict, Mueang district, Saraburi province.