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Honk if your barn is burning: pet goose alerts sleeping Texas family to blaze

Honk if your barn is burning: pet goose alerts sleeping Texas family to blaze

Summary

A pet goose named Goosey helped save a Texas family’s barn and animals by making loud honking noises to alert them to a fire. The family quickly put out the fire and kept all their animals safe thanks to Goosey’s warning.

Key Facts

  • The fire happened on August 4 in Fort Bend County, Texas.
  • Goosey, a four-month-old pet goose, made loud honking sounds outside the burning barn.
  • The goose’s noise woke up Bert Gerber, who was asleep on the couch.
  • Bert found the fire and put it out with a water hose.
  • All animals in the barn, including chickens and turkeys, were unharmed.
  • The family adopted Goosey on Mother’s Day after their daughter liked him at a poultry event.
  • Chelsea Gerber, who was afraid of geese, agreed to bring Goosey home after their daughter’s request.
  • The family feels very thankful that Goosey’s alertness helped prevent a bigger disaster.
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