Saint Helena Officials Confirm Oldest Tortoise Jonathan Is Alive Following a Viral Death Hoax Scam

Officials on Saint Helena confirmed that the world's oldest living tortoise remains healthy following a viral death hoax.A fraudulent social media account on X impersonating Joe Hollins claimed the animal had died to solicit cryptocurrency donations.Governor Nigel Phillips verified Jonathan was safe at his residence after the hoax reached USA Today and The Guardian.The Seychelles giant tortoise is estimated to be 193 years old and holds a title from Guinness World Records.
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