US Secret Service scared of big lizards

Thailand - United States Secret Service agents were taken aback on seeing large water monitors wandering the grounds of Government House during security inspections ahead of President Barack Obama`s visit. They mistook them for the ferocious, carnivorous komodo dragons found in parts of Indonesia, a Government House source said. Thai officials calmed their nerves, explaining to them the creatures are relatively harmless. Monitor lizards are commonly found at Government House as the compound is surrounded by canals. US embassy officials accompanying the team told the agents the reptiles could also be found at the US embassy office on Witthayu Road. More