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(modern name aka Lake Webster in Massachusetts) has a problem with a Lizard on the Loose.
"Webster officials are warning residents to be on the lookout for a potentially dangerous water monitor that is on the loose in the lakeside town.
There is a water monitor loose in the area of Blueberry lane off from upper gore, Webster Animal Control wrote on its Facebook page Friday. If you spot this reptile, please immediately contact animal control or the police department. Please DO NOT approach and let the professionals handle the animal.
https://www.boston.com/news/local-news/2025/07/19/leaping-lizards-officials-warn-of-water-monitor-on-the-loose-in-mass-town/?s_campaign=Email:BComTonight&SUBID=7dcf941b76&AUDID=30532466

BoRaGard
(6,476 posts)The lake's name comes from the Algonquian language of the Nipmuc and is often said to mean, "Fishing Place at the BoundariesNeutral Meeting Grounds".[1] A more fitting translation is "lake divided by islands", according to anthropologist Ives Goddard.[2] The most memorable translation, however, is supposedly: "You fish on your side; we fish on our side; nobody fish in the middle."
OldBaldy1701E
(8,436 posts)I love it. I would rather call it that than 'Lake Webster'.
hatrack
(63,070 posts)My geography's a bit hazy . . .
BoRaGard
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Paladin
(31,099 posts)Historic NY
(39,151 posts)Try this for size NZ
Taumatawhakatangihangakoauauotamateaturipukakapikimaungahoronukupokaiwhenuakitanatahu
lastlib
(26,342 posts)put your hand over your mouth and gargle. Nobody can tell the difference!
flamingdem
(40,566 posts)Thanks for the memory
Oeditpus Rex
(42,134 posts)I left out a 'g'.