RICHMOND, Texas – A Texas family is counting their blessings—and thanking a feathered friend—after a home security camera captured the incredible moment a heroic goose alerted its owners to a middle-of-the-night barn fire.
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Chelsea Gerber told Storyful that the blaze broke out unexpectedly on her family’s property, but their pet goose, named “Goosey,” immediately sprang into action.
“Our barn caught fire in the middle of the night and our goose, Goosey, alerted us by honking, waking us up!” Gerber said. “We were fortunate to get all the flames out and everyone is safe.”
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Gerber said her family was in “pure disbelief” when they later reviewed the home security footage and saw Goosey’s frantic, life-saving warning.
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“I feel extremely grateful,” Gerber added.
From Mother’s Day surprise to homestead hero
Goosey only joined the Gerber family earlier this year as a Mother’s Day addition, despite some initial hesitation.
“I attended a poultry expo event with my daughter. I am historically terrified of geese, but they had a tent set up called ‘Hug a Goose’ and my kiddo could not resist,” Gerber told Storyful.
She reluctantly agreed to let her daughter bring Goosey home.
“Four months later, he saved our homestead!” Gerber said.
Local authorities have not reported any injuries to the family or their animals, and the farm remains intact thanks to the early warning.
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