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Missing Monitor Lizard Goose Sparks Widespread Search Efforts

8/3/2025

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A water monitor lizard named Goose made a daring escape from a home in Webster, Massachusetts, on July 18, 2025. After being spotted in Connecticut and Douglas, authorities, alongside reptile experts, are on a mission to track down Goose. Residents are encouraged to report any sightings to local police, as owning such a creature without a permit is illegal in the state.

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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, 2025. After being spotted in Connecticut and Douglas, authorities, alongside reptile experts, are on a mission to track down Goose. Residents are encouraged to report any sightings to local police, as owning such a creature without a permit is illegal in the state.