Escaped Five-Foot Asian Monitor Lizard Named Goose Spotted In Connecticut

In a tale that sounds more Florida than New England, a five-foot Asian water monitor lizard named Goose has busted out of a Webster, Massachusetts home and decided to take a scenic detour through Connecticut, as reported in the Hartford Courant. Because what’s summer without an unauthorized interstate reptile road trip?

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Goose made his great escape on July 18 after a house-sitter left a second-story window open. Apparently, Goose seized the opportunity like any self-respecting, cold-blooded fugitive would. The Massachusetts Environmental Police weren’t amused—turns out the owner didn’t have the permit required to house Godzilla Jr., so now there’s an investigation.

Meanwhile, Goose ghosted drone teams in Webster, then reportedly slithered into Thompson, Connecticut. He was last spotted under a car near Little Pond, but when police arrived, Goose had disappeared, most likely to freak out other humans.

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The town is now bringing in a reptile expert because, shocker, local animal control isn’t equipped to wrangle escaped dinosaurs. Residents have been warned not to approach Goose—he’s not aggressive, but he is armed with teeth, claws, and enough bacteria to send you to urgent care.

Onlookers have handled the situation with a healthy mix of fear, fascination, and full-on meme-worthy disbelief. One local joked that Goose crossing the state line made it a federal case. If only he’d worn a GPS tracker—or, you know, had a permit.

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If you spot Goose, don’t panic, don’t chase, and definitely don’t try to feed him. Call Webster Animal Control at (508) 943-1212 or Connecticut State Police Troop D at (860) 779-4900. Goose is out there… somewhere… living his best lizard life! Meet Rex, a 40lb six-foot monitor lizard, thanks to this YouTube video produced by SWNS.