** Tazz the missing tegu reunited with owner in Granite Falls

The Granite Falls community recently came together to search for Tazz, an Argentine black-and-white tegu who had been missing for two days. Tazz was ultimately found in a barn about a mile from home, bringing relief to his owner, Shanna Duncan, and local residents. The search was complicated by the Snohomish County Sheriff's Office mistakenly identifying Tazz as a 10-foot alligator, which alarmed the townspeople. However, officials later confirmed that Tazz is a harmless 4-foot lizard, described as 'innocent and docile. ' Duncan expressed confusion over how Tazz escaped, suspecting a possible hole in her home.

This incident turned into an educational opportunity, with many residents learning that reptiles can be less intimidating than they thought. Duncan noted the positive impact of the search, as it encouraged dialogue about reptiles and their care, highlighting the importance of understanding and appreciating the diverse wildlife in the region.