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Emu Chase: Officer Runs After Bird on Road
2 Sep
Summary
- An emu blocked traffic on a country road in New South Wales.
- A police officer gave chase on foot to move the bird.
- No injuries were reported during the unusual pursuit.
A police officer in New South Wales, Australia, engaged in an unconventional pursuit when an emu blocked traffic on Cargo Road. The flightless bird was observed darting across the road near Nashdale, west of Orange, prompting calls to authorities.
A young constable decided to chase the emu on foot to encourage it away from the roadway. This foot chase was captured on video, showing the bird running ahead of the sprinting officer.
The officer's efforts were successful, as the emu was moved away from the road without injury to itself or any motorists. Traffic flow soon returned to normal following the incident.
The origin of the emu remains unknown, with local residents noting they had never seen an emu on that road before, though other animals are common. While police frequently deal with livestock or kangaroos on roads, this emu encounter was a first for the area.
