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‘Goose is No Longer on the Loose’: Escaped monitor lizard found after two weeks
A five-foot long lizard that was on the loose in Webster was found, Webster Animal Control announced Saturday.
A five-foot long lizard that escaped from Webster was found, Webster Animal Control announced Saturday.
Goose, a water monitor lizard, had been lost for two weeks from the area of Blueberry Lane, Webster Animal Control said.
Water monitor lizards, native to Southeast Asia, are illegal to own in Massachusetts without a permit. The exotic lizards are known to climb trees and seek out water, and have aggressive tendencies if provoked.
Goose’s next adventure will be at nonprofit animal sanctuary RRS Oasis in Beverly, the post said.
Webster Animal Control expressed gratitude for Massachusetts Environmental Police, Webster Police Department Massachusetts, and Douglas PD, saying the groups’ teamwork was essential to ensure Goose’s secure capture.
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“We are thrilled to have been a part of a such a great group to give Goose a chance on thriving,” the post said.
RRS Oasis is launching a fundraiser to help construct Goose’s new permanent habitat, and said it will be sharing updates and “behind-the-scenes footage” of Goose in its new home.
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