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River Parrett goose goes missing

12:10pm Wednesday 2nd December 2009


ONE half of one of Bridgwater’s most loved couples has gone missing.

Two geese who live by the River Parrett have been popular with passers-by for years – but this week one disappeared.

Lisa Varcoe, landlady of the River Parrett Inn, told the Mercury: “The geese are much loved in the town.

“They live opposite the pub and I’ve been inundated with calls from people wanting to know where the other goose has gone “Unfortunately, it is missing, presumed dead.

“The remaining goose is honking all the time after its partner.

“I’m going to look after it now. I’ve spoken to the RSPCA and Secret World and they have told me it’s better to leave it where it knows.”

Are you a fan of the River Parrett geese? Do you know anything about the whereabouts of the missing goose? Get in touch by phoning our newsdesk on 01278-727960, e-mailing newsdesk@bridgwatermercury.co.uk or by posting a comment below.


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f_l_a_p_h_e_a_d, says...
1:43pm Wed 2 Dec 09

I hope the gose is ok. Perhaps the credit cunch has made som1 take it for there christmas luch?

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Happyabbie, Bridgwater says...
4:41pm Wed 2 Dec 09

I understood the geese to have names. With the high waters we've been having I wouldnt been suprised it got taken away.

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f_l_a_p_h_e_a_d, says...
6:43pm Wed 2 Dec 09

If the goos has a name would it have **** if sum1 calledit? Perhaps the CCTV got the person ersponsible?

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f_l_a_p_h_e_a_d, says...
6:46pm Wed 2 Dec 09

whys my post been changed? whats wrong with asking if the goos would have come to its name like dog?

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outcider, Bridgwater says...
11:50pm Wed 2 Dec 09

Great. First the splash and now this.

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mikeymike, Bridgwater says...
10:26am Thu 3 Dec 09

The geese are part n parcel of the town. They have been there as long as I can remember.

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Son of Dredgewater, Bridgwater says...
4:18pm Thu 3 Dec 09

Mmmmmm....
......delicious

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townrunbyclowns, bridgwater says...
12:41am Sun 6 Dec 09

i bet the council have taken it away as was costing to much..

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Photo: Jeff Searle Photo: Jeff Searle

Photo: Jeff Searle

The remaining River Parrett goose.





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