Goanna Goes Green After Warehouse Rescue

0:00A male lace monitor, Goana, was safely removed from a Sydney warehouse this week by professional reptile handler, Daniel May. Staff had spotted the large lizard several times recently, napping among storage pallets. May used a forklift to clear a path before sliding the animal into a snubbed plastic pipe for transport. Some social media viewers questioned the method, calling it harsh to squeeze the Goana into such a confined space. The may explain that tiding closures mimic the tree hollows and logs where these native reptiles naturally hide. He stressed that the pipe keeps both the handler and animal secure during the move. A loose fit could let the Goana spin around, thrash, or risk injury by getting stuck. The Goana was released into nearby bushland shortly after capture. Videos showed it hesitating at first before climbing a tree to bask in the sun. This case shows how pros balance quick relocation with animal welfare for urban wildlife encounters. From your city, powered by AI, this is Sydney News Today, I'm Corey with The Story.