Reptile experts rescue a large lizard from a freeway in Arizona

Monitor lizard returned to his owner in Phoenix Arizona
@Deepizzaguy (122203)
Lake Charles, Louisiana
July 20, 2024 4:05pm CST
A large monitor lizard was running loose on a highway in Phoenix Arizona on Wednesday July 10 required officials with the Phoenix Herpetological Sanctuary as well as the Arizona Department of Public Safety and the Arizona Department of Transportation were able to allow the reptile experts to open the storm drain and rescue the monitor lizard that belonged to Phoenix resident Seth Vancura who reported his pet named Archie who went missing. The good news is that Archie was reunited with his owner the same day. Seth admitted that Archie managed to get away from his home two weeks ago during a storm. Link is upi.com/1181720714040 via @upi
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Kareng
@kareng (80243)
• United States
21 Jul 24
I hope he doesn't get out anymore! Archie was lucky to get him back and alive after a stint on the freeway!!
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Kareng
@kareng (80243)
• United States
25 Jul 24
@Deepizzaguy Just glad he is safe now!
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George B Vieto
@Deepizzaguy (122203)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
21 Jul 24
I am in agreement with you.
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George B Vieto
@Deepizzaguy (122203)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
25 Jul 24
@kareng I am in agreement with you.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (238325)
• Walnut Creek, California
21 Jul 24
Such a snuggly story!
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George B Vieto
@Deepizzaguy (122203)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
21 Jul 24
I am in agreement with you.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (238325)
• Walnut Creek, California
21 Jul 24
@Deepizzaguy We have mostly smaller lizards here.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (382240)
• Rockingham, Australia
21 Jul 24
It's good they were able to rescue Archie.
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George B Vieto
@Deepizzaguy (122203)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
21 Jul 24
I am in agreement with you.
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LindaOH
@LindaOHio (222534)
• United States
21 Jul 24
I'm glad Archie was rescued and returned to his owner.
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George B Vieto
@Deepizzaguy (122203)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
21 Jul 24
So am I.
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Diana
@dya80dya (36805)
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21 Jul 24
It is large indeed.
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George B Vieto
@Deepizzaguy (122203)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
22 Jul 24
That is true.
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Angelito Villegas
@angelitovillegas (1360)
• Angeles City, Philippines
22 Jul 24
Good to hear that Archie was rescued. I think this species are endangered. Good things authorities in your place are quick to response for the rescue.
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George B Vieto
@Deepizzaguy (122203)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
22 Jul 24
I am in agreement with you.
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emptychair
@innertalks (23741)
• Australia
21 Jul 24
Perhaps lizards are spooked by storms then too. The owner should ensure that his pet lizard is better constrained as next time, he might not just get it back. He was lucky this time.
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George B Vieto
@Deepizzaguy (122203)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
21 Jul 24
You are right that Seth will have to a better job of watching Archie from now on.
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