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Anglesea residents woke to surreal scenes this morning when an apparent dragon egg was found washed up at the town’s main beach.<\/p>\n

A four-by-two-metre scaly object wowed onlookers this morning at the Surf Coast town, with speculation rife regarding its origin and contents.<\/p>\n

The egg was reportedly discovered covered in moss and with a faint glow coming from inside.<\/p>\n

Slight movement was also detected inside, leading to fears it could hatch and release a fearsome fire-breathing creature.<\/p>\n

Celebrity animal expert Matt Wright – who specialises in reptile eggs – has flown from Darwin to inspect the beach debris and provide further information.<\/p>\n

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Photo: AARON WALKER PHOTOGRAPHY<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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Thursday’s discovery appeared to have similarities with eggs kept by the Targaryen family in the world-famous Game of Thrones<\/em> TV series – a prequel of which is due to air on the weekend.<\/p>\n

More to come.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Anglesea residents woke to surreal scenes this morning when an apparent dragon egg was found washed up at the town’s main beach. A four-by-two-metre scaly object wowed onlookers this morning at the Surf Coast town, with speculation rife regarding its origin and contents. The egg was reportedly discovered covered in moss and with a faint […]<\/p>\n

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