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Emu on the Loose: Petting Zoo Bird Leads Police on Drone Chase
14 Sep
Summary
- An emu escaped from a New York petting zoo on Saturday.
- Police used a drone to track the bird's movements during the chase.
- The emu was safely returned to the petting zoo without injuries.
An emu made a daring escape from a local petting zoo in Rockland County, New York, on Saturday, prompting a unique police pursuit. The Town of Ramapo Police Department responded to the incident, quickly locating the adventurous avian.
To assist in the capture, officers utilized a drone, which tracked the emu's path from the sky. This aerial surveillance enabled ground units to efficiently follow and corner the "feathered fugitive."
After a brief but eventful unauthorized tour of Ramapo, the emu was safely escorted back to the petting zoo. The incident concluded without any reported injuries to the bird or any individuals involved, nor were any citations issued.
