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Woman says there's a Komodo dragon in her hallway

By Billie Owens

Law enforcement is responding to a residence on Byron Holley Road after an allegedly highly intoxicated female called dispatch to report there's "a Komodo dragon in her hallway."

These carnivorous lizards are not something to mess with, according to wikipedia. They've been known to grow 10 feet in length and weigh up to 150 pounds. They will attack humans.

Click here to learn more about the Komodo dragon.

Scott Chismar

Oh my. Please keep us updated on this story Billie. I would not want any of my pet Dodo Birds to become victim of this roaming Komodo.

Jun 9, 2018, 7:29pm Permalink
Ed Hartgrove

As the call referred to an alleged highly intoxicated person, it's anyone's guess as to what was really happening.

If I had to guess, I'd be leaning towards someone slurring their words, while saying, "My kimono's draggin' in the hallway" - as in, after swallowing massive amounts of Japanese sake, and then attempting to do the dance of the Geishas, she fell and couldn't get up (Hmm... where have I heard that phrase before?).

Any-hoo ● A 10-foot, 150 pound lizard ain't got nothin', on what we "Floridians" have to think about when going to the mailbox at night. Check out the giganticus lizardus seen at the Florida Golf Course several months ago https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RXn1g0xtUMk

Jun 10, 2018, 2:36am Permalink
Leslie Crittenden

My best guess is that what the woman actually encountered was someone's pet iguana that escaped or was let out for a stroll. They can look pretty scary if you're not used to them. The alleged alcohol consumption might have magnified it to Komodo dragon status. Would love to see a follow-up on this if possible, Billie or Howard!

Jun 10, 2018, 3:08pm Permalink

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