Overview
- In early August a family on their Fort Bend County, Texas, property was roused at night when their pet goose, Goosey, began honking and alerted them to a barn fire.
- Owner Bert Gerber ran outside, grabbed a water hose, and helped put out the flames so the blaze did not spread.
- Local authorities reported no injuries to family members or animals and the household said all animals inside the barn were safe after the fire was contained.
- Home security footage of Goosey honking in front of the burning barn has been shared with media and helped corroborate the family’s account.
- Goosey joined the Gerber family around Mother’s Day after a “hug a goose” event and the family said they may get a companion as they recover and reflect on the bird’s warning, a reminder of how animals and cameras can aid early detection on rural properties.