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Escaped Water Monitor Lizard Goose Sparks Public Alert

7/28/2025

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A water monitor lizard named Goose made a daring escape from a home in Webster, Massachusetts, on July 18, only to be spotted in Connecticut days later. With the owner lacking a permit, Goose's presence is illegal. Authorities are urging the public to report any sightings to animal control, emphasizing that while Goose is harmless, he should not be approached.

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Story summary

A water monitor lizard named Goose made a daring escape from a home in Webster, Massachusetts, on July 18, only to be spotted in Connecticut days later. With the owner lacking a permit, Goose's presence is illegal. Authorities are urging the public to report any sightings to animal control, emphasizing that while Goose is harmless, he should not be approached.