Escaped Monitor Lizard Recaptured After 2 Weeks

Cross-border chase ends with escaped illegal lizard in custody, officials say - The Boston Globe

Officials announced the capture of Goose, an illegally-owned water monitor who escaped from his home in Webster on July 18.

Giant lizard that crossed into CT for visit now in custody. He gets a cushy new home at a sanctuary

“Goose” the water monitor that crossed state lines on the loose and made big headlines for his travels, has been captured, according to the Webster Police Department in Massachusetts. The Webster Police Department said on social media not only that Goose ” has been captured” but also that the large lizard would be moving in with the Rainforest Reptile Shows, which describes itself as Massachusetts-based sanctuary and education organization. Goos…

Goose the water monitor lizard safely captured after weeks of searching

WEBSTER, Mass. (WWLP) - After weeks of searching, the elusive water monitor lizard that went missing in central Massachusetts has been safely captured. The lizard, named Goose, had been missing since July 18, with reported sightings across the state line in Connecticut and, most recently, in Douglas. Police warned residents not to approach the animal, as it is illegal to own one in Massachusetts without a permit. Black bear spotted standing…

Goose no longer on the loose! Webster lizard has been captured

The water monitor from Webster has been safely captured and will be relocated to RRS Oasis, a nonprofit animal sanctuary.

Escaped monitor lizard recaptured after 2 weeks

The five-foot long water monitor lizard that escaped from his home in Webster two weeks ago has been found

Elusive water monitor from Webster safely captured after 2 weeks on the lam

A long dry stretch of weather has settled in…starting this weekend. From Lobster Fest in Rockland Maine, to Heritage Days in Scituate, Massachusetts, the sunshine will be fantastic, along with low humidity and comfortable temperatures. Coastal communities will see an afternoon sea breeze that keeps our temps in the 70s, with around 80 expected inland. The Pan Mass Challenge is also this weekend across the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, and cycli…