‘In My 25 Years, I’ve Never Handcuffed an Emu’
A different emu. (Getty Images/Ken Griffiths)
A Florida sheriff’s deputy successfully captured a runaway emu and returned it safely to its owners after the large bird escaped in St. Johns County.
According to the sheriff’s office, the deputy responded last Friday to a rural area west of St. Augustine after receiving reports of the emu on the loose. When the deputy tried to contain the bird, the emu fought back, kicking repeatedly with its powerful talons before running off.
After a brief pursuit, the deputy managed to corner the emu and restrain it using a makeshift lasso. The bird’s legs were then handcuffed to prevent further kicking, allowing the deputy to safely secure it.
“In my 25 years, I’ve never handcuffed an emu,” said the deputy, identified as Cpl. Keisler. “This is definitely a new one.”
The emu was returned to its owners without injury. The sheriff’s office added humorously that all criminal charges against the bird were dropped.
Emus are native to Australia and can grow more than six feet tall. Known for their long necks, soft brown feathers, and powerful legs, they are capable of running at speeds of up to 30 miles per hour.
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