Large lizard found wandering through Massachusetts neighborhood

A two-and-a-half foot long lizard was found wandering through a Massachusetts town.

The Savannah Monitor lizard was discovered on Wednesday, according to the Massachusetts Environmental Police Facebook page.

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The lizard was turned over to officers, who transported it to a reptile care and rehabilitation official.

The possession of Savannah Monitors is illegal in Massachusetts.

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