**BREAKING: ROGUE KOMODO DRAGON CAPTURED IN QUIET ENGLISH VILLAGE AFTER FIVE DAYS OF TERRORIZING RESIDENTS**
In a daring operation that will go down in history as one of the most epic animal captures of all time, a team of brave wildlife experts finally tracked down and apprehended a rogue Komodo dragon that had been wreaking havoc in the sleepy English village of Littleton, Hampshire.
The fearsome creature, estimated to be over 10 feet long and weighing a whopping 360 pounds, had been on the loose for five days, leaving a trail of destruction and terror in its wake. Eyewitnesses described the beast as having “a face like a demon from hell” and “a stare that could curdle milk at 50 paces.”
“I was just making my tea when I saw this…this…THING rampaging down the high street,” said local resident Agnes Pocket. “I nearly had a heart attack! I mean, I’ve seen some weird things in my time, but a giant lizard in a tweed jacket? That’s just not normal.”
The Komodo dragon, identified as “Boris” by wildlife experts, was first spotted roaming the countryside on Tuesday afternoon. Since then, it had been blamed for a string of bizarre incidents, including:
* Devouring an entire flock of prize-winning chickens
* Knocking over a village pub and making off with a tray of freshly baked scones
* Chasing a group of pensioners on a bus (resulting in a spectacular crash that will be remembered for generations to come)
But the final straw came when Boris was spotted attempting to “reorganize” the village’s famous antique furniture shop.
“It was like it had a sixth sense for finding the most valuable items,” said shop owner Reginald P. Bottomsworth. “I mean, who needs insurance when you’ve got a Komodo dragon on the loose?”
After a tense standoff that lasted for hours, a team of wildlife experts from the London Zoo finally managed to sedate Boris and transport him to a secure facility for further study.
“We’re just relieved that no one was seriously hurt,” said Dr. Emily J. Wimpleton, lead wildlife expert on the operation. “Although, we do have to wonder…how on earth did a Komodo dragon end up in Hampshire?”
As for Boris, he’s currently enjoying a nice plate of raw meat and a comfy enclosure. And as for the residents of Littleton? They’re just happy to have their village back.
“Well, that was fun,” said Agnes Pocket, shaking her head. “Next time, can we just have a nice, quiet village fete like everyone else?”
