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Yahoo
21 hours ago
- Yahoo
Carnivorous Lizard Escapes Mass. Home Through Second Story Window. Now, He's On the Lam in Connecticut
Water monitor lizard named Goose first went missing on Friday, July 18NEED TO KNOW Goose, the water monitor lizard, went missing after he escaped from a Webster, Mass. home on Friday, July 18 He was spotted on Friday, July 25, in Thompson, Conn. However, he is still on the loose, and Thompson Animal Control and Webster Animal Control are still trying to rescue himA missing carnivorous lizard named Goose has been spotted across state lines. The water monitor lizard has been on the loose since it left a Webster, Mass., home on Friday, July 18. The 5-foot-long lizard fled from the home's second-floor window after someone who was house-sitting opened the window. "This animal is owned illegally, and it is important to call animal control as soon as there is a spotting so we can capture it. We do have a reptile specialist we are working with," Webster Animal Control wrote on social media on Friday, July 18. A week later, on Friday, July 25, the Town of Thompson, Conn., announced on social media that Goose was spotted in the Little Pond area of Wilsonville Road and Thompsonville Road. Thompson is located about five miles south of Webster. Thompson officials reiterated Webster Animal Control's statement and said the town is also working with a reptile specialist. While these lizards are not seen as a threat to humans, dogs or cats, Thompson officials noted that people should not attempt to approach Goose. 'Please DO NOT approach and let the professionals handle the animal," the town's July 25 statement read. The public service announcement also informed residents that 'these types of lizards are known to travel, climb trees, and seek out water.' Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. 'They searched the area but couldn't find it,' Webster Police Chief Michael Shaw told Fox 61. 'It was spotted I guess under a car over the line in Thompson, pretty far over the line, maybe a mile, or a mile and a half, so it's quite a distance from where it came if that's the lizard.' 'They do bite and they have some pretty nasty bacteria in their mouth, that can cause some damage to a person,' Shaw said, adding that the lizard "won't attack you, they're not dangerous.' "This is a first in my 29 years in law enforcement," Shaw said, per CBS News. "Just when we thought we had seen it all, we came across a missing water monitor." 'We come out in the morning and we're looking around in the flower beds, hopefully you don't see something come out of it,' Thompson resident John Despelteau told Fox 61. Meanwhile, his wife Debra noted that when John is driving she will look out the window "up in the trees to see if it's in a tree, or if it's in the woods walking around." "I'm always looking for it now," she added. "I actually feel bad for it, people are making a lot of jokes about it, but I feel bad because I'm afraid he's gonna die. We're hoping they find him and that he stays safe and they get him where he needs to be.' Read the original article on People
Yahoo
a day ago
- Yahoo
Carnivorous Lizard Escapes Mass. Home Through Second Story Window. Now, He's On the Lam in Connecticut
Water monitor lizard named Goose first went missing on Friday, July 18NEED TO KNOW Goose, the water monitor lizard, went missing after he escaped from a Webster, Mass. home on Friday, July 18 He was spotted on Friday, July 25, in Thompson, Conn. However, he is still on the loose, and Thompson Animal Control and Webster Animal Control are still trying to rescue himA missing carnivorous lizard named Goose has been spotted across state lines. The water monitor lizard has been on the loose since it left a Webster, Mass., home on Friday, July 18. The 5-foot-long lizard fled from the home's second-floor window after someone who was house-sitting opened the window. "This animal is owned illegally, and it is important to call animal control as soon as there is a spotting so we can capture it. We do have a reptile specialist we are working with," Webster Animal Control wrote on social media on Friday, July 18. A week later, on Friday, July 25, the Town of Thompson, Conn., announced on social media that Goose was spotted in the Little Pond area of Wilsonville Road and Thompsonville Road. Thompson is located about five miles south of Webster. Thompson officials reiterated Webster Animal Control's statement and said the town is also working with a reptile specialist. While these lizards are not seen as a threat to humans, dogs or cats, Thompson officials noted that people should not attempt to approach Goose. 'Please DO NOT approach and let the professionals handle the animal," the town's July 25 statement read. The public service announcement also informed residents that 'these types of lizards are known to travel, climb trees, and seek out water.' Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. 'They searched the area but couldn't find it,' Webster Police Chief Michael Shaw told Fox 61. 'It was spotted I guess under a car over the line in Thompson, pretty far over the line, maybe a mile, or a mile and a half, so it's quite a distance from where it came if that's the lizard.' 'They do bite and they have some pretty nasty bacteria in their mouth, that can cause some damage to a person,' Shaw said, adding that the lizard "won't attack you, they're not dangerous.' "This is a first in my 29 years in law enforcement," Shaw said, per CBS News. "Just when we thought we had seen it all, we came across a missing water monitor." 'We come out in the morning and we're looking around in the flower beds, hopefully you don't see something come out of it,' Thompson resident John Despelteau told Fox 61. Meanwhile, his wife Debra noted that when John is driving she will look out the window "up in the trees to see if it's in a tree, or if it's in the woods walking around." "I'm always looking for it now," she added. "I actually feel bad for it, people are making a lot of jokes about it, but I feel bad because I'm afraid he's gonna die. We're hoping they find him and that he stays safe and they get him where he needs to be.' Read the original article on People
CBS News
4 days ago
- CBS News
Escaped Massachusetts 5-foot-long water monitor lizard spotted in Connecticut
Officials say the water monitor lizard that escaped from a Webster, Massachusetts home earlier this month was spotted over the weekend in Connecticut. Police in Webster said Goose, a 5-foot-long lizard, leapt out of a second-floor window on July 18. The lizard was being kept as a pet, and someone who was house sitting opened the window, allowing it to escape. Massachusetts Environmental Police said it's illegal to have this type of reptile in the state unless you have a permit, which police say this homeowner did not. On Friday, the Town of Thompson, Connecticut alerted residents that Goose was spotted in the Little Pond area of Wilsonville Road and Thompsonville Road. Webster police confirmed that someone claimed to have seen the lizard under a car, but by the time they arrived to the scene it was gone. "This animal is owned illegally, and it is important to call animal control as soon as there is a spotting so we can capture it. We do have a reptile specialist we are working with," Thompson Animal Control wrote on social media. "If you spot this reptile, please immediately contact animal control or the police department." Experts told WBZ-TV that water monitors love to travel. They also enjoy climbing up trees, and mostly love bodies of water. This species of lizard is not generally seen as a threat to humans or dogs and cats. Still, anyone who encounters Goose is asked not to attempt to corral the lizard on their own and should instead contact authorities. When Goose first escaped, police in Webster said it was a case unlike any they've dealt with in the past. "This is a first in my 29 years in law enforcement," Webster Police Chief Michael Shaw said. "Just when we thought we had seen it all, we came across a missing water monitor."
Newsweek
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
Owner Rescues a 'Golden Retriever'—Then She Receives DNA Result
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. A woman who thought she was rescuing a golden retriever puppy was floored when she saw the results of his DNA test and realized that was far from the reality. Earlier this year, Kaylee Leslie, of Virginia, rescued Goose from Lone Star Pawz when he was around 8 weeks old. Since he didn't come from a certified breeder, it was evident to Leslie that his genetic makeup could be a mixed bag. But, as he looked so much like a golden retriever, Leslie told Newsweek that she was "pretty sure he'd at least have a good percentage" of that in his DNA. To test her theory, she recently did a DNA test on Goose, who is now 5 months old, and the results were not what she expected. To look at Goose, you would expect him to be mostly, if not all, golden, but his DNA shows that he is 20 percent German shepherd; 19 percent beagle; and 15 percent chow chow. The adorable pup also has a mixture of 11 percent pit bull and 6 percent Labrador retriever thrown into the mix. From left: Goose the rescue dog sits in his home; and lays on his bed. From left: Goose the rescue dog sits in his home; and lays on his bed. Kaylee Leslie / Reddit Leslie said: "We figured he could likely have a little something else in him being a rescue, but it was definitely a shock that there was no golden at all. He just looks so golden, so I think we convinced ourselves that's what a high percentage of him was." The DNA test was a stunning revelation for Leslie, especially as even Goose's vet predicted that he would be about 98 percent golden retriever. Of course, it doesn't change Leslie's feelings toward Goose, and he is still the adorable mischief maker he has always been. It doesn't matter whether he is a golden retriever or not; he is still her lovable rescue pup. "He's an awesome dog, so we didn't care what the results were. But it definitely was a fun surprise and satisfied our curiosity. I think the most-shocking breed was beagle because I just don't see that in him, but the DNA says it's there. All of it is a bit surprising, though, because he just acts like a golden retriever," she continued. Perhaps the one that surprised her the least was chow chow, as Goose has "a mostly dark tongue," which is synonymous with that breed. After learning that her rescue puppy is in fact a "golden deceiver," Leslie shared the results of his DNA test on Reddit (posting as u/Delinquentpigeon). In just a matter of days, the post has gone viral with over 30,000 views and more than 1,000 votes at the time of writing. From left: Goose looks at the camera; and a list of the breeds in his DNA is seen. From left: Goose looks at the camera; and a list of the breeds in his DNA is seen. Kaylee Leslie / Reddit It has been fascinating for Leslie to see the online reaction, especially as so many of the commenters were equally as stunned by Goose's unexpected DNA makeup. Leslie said: "Most of the commentators were absolutely floored that he was not a golden retriever. Some even stating that most golden deceivers don't fool them, but he did." Goose has even got his own online account now (@goosethegoldendeceiver on Instagram) as he has become such a social-media sensation. Regardless of his breed, Leslie is delighted that she could give Goose a loving forever home. "Adopting a rescue dog has been such a wonderful experience," Leslie continued. "His amazing rescue, Lone Star Pawz, is a nonprofit in Houston, Texas, and the surrounding counties. Goose made a long journey to us in their transport van, and their team and fosters are absolute angels. We are so happy and thankful we got Goose; he is such a special boy." Among the responses on the viral Reddit post, one commenter wrote: "DIY golden! What a cutie!" Another Reddit user replied: "That's the most golden retriever looking non golden retriever i have EVER seen what in the hell." A third person added: "Oh my goodness. Goose is beautiful and such a little golden catfish." Do you have funny and adorable videos or pictures of your pet you want to share? We want to see the best ones! Send them in to life@ and they could appear on our site.
Indianapolis Star
7 days ago
- General
- Indianapolis Star
INdulge: It's tomato season. This summer salad is the best thing I ate in Indy this week
I spent last weekend up north in the charming lakeside town of Syracuse, where I read some books, played some euchre and swallowed what felt like roughly one eighth of Lake Wawasee (I'm really bad at swimming). The trip brought back memories of childhood visits to my grandparents' home in nearby South Bend, where no summer was complete without eating something grown in the dirt of my grandmother's garden. Something like: While it feels wrong to visit Goose the Market and not get a sandwich, the Near Northside deli counter is currently one of the local eateries you're most likely to find a big honking pile of tomatoes. So for this week's INdulge, I purchased the market's burrata salad. Previously in INdulge: This beautiful, messy hot dog is the best thing I ate in Indy this week Goose serves the salad every Thursday during peak tomato season, which in Indiana typically runs through the end of August. A thicket of peppery mixed greens supports six palm-sized slabs of heirloom tomato and a rotund blob of burrata, a delightful balloon-like dairy product filled with mozzarella shreds and clotted cream. The burrata is cool and rich, faintly sweet and a plenty salty with a twinge of sourness. It's great, but I came for the tomatoes. Though best known for corn and soybeans, Indiana also grows a lot of tomatoes (tuh-may-tuhs, as my Hoosier grandfather would have called them). Most of the crop is raised by Elwood-based Red Gold, the largest privately owned tomato processor in the United States. Goose the Market sources its tomatoes from Full Hand Farm, a small organic grower in Noblesville that provides produce for multiple Indianapolis-area restaurants including Beholder, Bluebeard and Tinker Street. The green-flecked heirlooms are plenty sweet for a fruit that is, gastronomically speaking, basically a vegetable. They have the trademark acidity and dense, pulpy texture that I understand many small children and even some grown adults don't really vibe with but that I adore. Dressed up with balsamic vinaigrette and ground pepper, Full Hand's tomatoes make a lovely and filling lunch for $13. That price point should feel reasonable to anyone who has ever bought a quart of deliciously gnarly-looking farmers market tomatoes for — and this may be a slight exaggeration — roughly a million dollars. In truth, good tomatoes at a forgiving price are hard to come by. Nowadays, most mass-market tomatoes in Indiana are harvested with machines, as large-scale producers breed their tomatoes to have thicker skins that can better withstand machine-picking. But those tomatoes also lack some of the flavor compounds found in hand-picked varietals, yielding plants that taste less like summer fruit and more like Del Monte's take on packing peanuts. When it comes to harvesting flavorful tomatoes en masse, man beats machines every time. From a humanitarian standpoint, well, you can probably guess where this is going. Hand-picking, which was the modus operandi in Indiana until the 1980s and still is in parts of Florida and California, is extremely hard work. Pickers spend long days in the summer heat, backs bent beneath the beating sun. For much of our nation's post-slavery history, that labor has primarily been performed by migrant workers, many of them Mexicans or Mexican Americans who follow seasonal farm work across the country in exchange for meager pay and dormitory-like living accommodations of varying quality. The 1964 repeal of the Bracero Program, which for 22 years allowed Mexican immigrants to temporarily work on farms throughout the United States, had rapid consequences for Indiana farms. In a 1965 article from the Marion Leader-Tribune, Hoosier farmers statewide reported that roughly a fourth of their tomato crop had rotted due to unfavorable weather and a failure to attract enough workers. More: Historic Indiana tavern, opened in 1934, still 'kind of everybody's place' under new owner Regional employment offices tried to recruit lower-class 'local persons' to perform the backbreaking work, with little success. One might speculate that those contacted had little interest in developing chronic lumbar pain and/or pesticide poisoning for $1 an hour, but I don't want to make assumptions. The United States has tried repeatedly to wean itself off immigrant employment, but cheap labor is a tough habit to kick. The agriculture industry remains one of the nation's largest employers of documented and undocumented immigrants, historically America's most willing suppliers of low-paying menial labor. This isn't meant to make you feel like a robber baron every time you buy a bag of Romas at Kroger, just a reminder that really good tomatoes are hard-earned, so enjoy the ones you can. I encourage you to swing by Goose the Market on an upcoming Thursday for a dish that's literally glistening with the flavors of a Hoosier summer. Bring your own bug bites. What: Burrata salad, $13 every Thursday while tomatoes are in season Where: Goose the Market, 2503 N. Delaware St., (317) 924-4944, In case that's not your thing: Sandwiches are the name of the game at Goose the Market. Sliced-in-house cold cuts and a variety of toppings adorn Amelia's bread on daily offerings like the Goose (prosciutto, mozzarella, basil, olive oil and pepper, $14) and the Batali (capocollo, soppressata, provolone, romaine, marinated red onions and tomato preserves, $14). There are also rotating daily specials, with vegetarian versions typically available. Broad Ripple Chips, gelato and cans of craft beer round out the menu.
