'Little Britain' star Ruth Jones has thanked recycling plant workers for saving her pet tortoise, Tom, after he appeared on a conveyer belt.
The award-winning 'Gavin and Stacey' headliner and her family bear been looking for the 55-year-old reptilian since he climbed into their recycling bag five weeks ago.
The tortoise was seconds from death when he was rescued at the Cardiff Council adeptness in Wales.
Jones, who rosiness to fame playing Myfanwy in 'Little Britain', and her husband had put up posters appealing for the reelect of their pet as well as alerting Cardiff Council.
Plant doer Paul Cowling said: "It was a huge surprisal to escort a tortoise on the line, we get some incorrect materials coming through here, simply it is the number one time for a tortoise."
He added: "We are all pleased Tom survived and the fact that the tortoise belongs to Ruth Jones is something else."
Voicing her appreciation, Jones said: "I would like to thank all of the staff at the recycling depot at Lamby Way for economy Tom.
"We really thought we had lost him and the family is relieved to have him back home."
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