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Florida deputy captures runaway emu and returns the large, flightless bird home unharmed

A St. Johns County deputy captured a runaway emu after a short chase and secured it with a makeshift lasso and handcuffs.
The emu kicked the deputy several times with its large talons before being cornered and restrained.
The flightless bird, native to Australia and able to run up to 30 mph, was returned home unharmed to its owners.

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New York Post

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Runaway emu captured and returned by Florida deputies in wild scene

A Florida deputy has captured a runaway emu and safely returned the large flightless bird to its home.

22 hours ago·New York, United States

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The Florida Times-Union

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There's a first for everything as Florida deputy cuffs runaway emu

22 hours ago·Jacksonville, United States

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Fox8

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Emu escapes, kicks at deputy but no charges filed

A Florida deputy has captured a runaway emu and safely returned the large flightless bird to its home.

23 hours ago·Cleveland, United States

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Florida deputy captures runaway emu and returns the large, flightless bird home unharmed

A Florida deputy has captured a runaway and safely returned the large bird to its home. Officials say a St.

1 day ago·United States

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WFLA-TV

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Florida deputy captures runaway emu by using lasso, handcuffing legs

ST. JOHNS COUNTY, Fla. (WFLA) — A Florida deputy was called to capture an unusual suspect last week when an emu was on the loose after it ran away from home. The St. Johns County Sheriff’s Of…

1 day ago·Tampa, United States

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