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The only thing running around The Children\u2019s Museum in West Hartford these days is Kitty the Tortoise. That\u2019s because one week ago, significant flooding from a bathroom plumbing failure soaked into several exhibits overnight. \u201cLogs were literally floating down the hallway when our staff came in,\u201d Executive Director Missy DiNunno said. The animals inside the museum were all safe and\u2026<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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The only thing running around The Children\u2019s Museum in West Hartford these days is Kitty the Tortoise. That\u2019s because one week ago, significant flooding from a bathroom plumbing failure soaked into several exhibits overnight. \u201cLogs were literally floating down the hallway when our staff came in,\u201d Executive Director Missy DiNunno said. 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