Goose shot in the neck by arrow lives

OLD LYME, Conn. (WTNH) - A goose spotted in Old Lyme has some wondering if fowl play sent an arrow into the bird's neck.

The Canada goose was first spotted on Rogers Lake in Old Lyme a couple of weeks ago and then started showing up outside the Florence Griswold Museum . Even though it has been shot in the head with an arrow, it seems unfazed by the intrusion.

It appears that the arrow that either went straight through his neck or head.

"It was a little startling and hoping and wishing the best for him and trying to figure out what to do for him," said Tammy Flynn.

Folks at the museum contacted the town's animal control officer, Sandy Bannon, to try to get some help for the animal.

"The goose is eating, drinking, and it flies when we try to catch it," said Bannon.

Armed with a net, Bannon set out to try to catch the elusive goose.

"Just gonna plop this over the top of his head," she said.

As expected, the chase ruffles feathers and the goose takes off to the safety of the river. It's not known how it was shot, but the bird has proven to be pretty tough.

"You would think at long term if left this way, it would get tangled up either in bushes or something under water," Bannon said.

Or the bird could develop an infection which may slow it down enough to get it help.

"It is our goal to catch it at some point and we'll have the animal rehabber take care of it," Bannon explained.

Even though he was spotted alone, this goose is usually with his flock either flying or swimming near the museum.