Jefferson County Animal Control in Missouri said officials are trying to locate a loose emu that gave officers the slip. Photo by gayleenfroese2/Pixabay.com
Officers responded and attempted to capture the emu with help from bystanders, but the flightless bird managed to flee the scene.
Officials said they are attempting to locate the Australian bird's owners, as the county does not have an adequate facility to house the emu if it is captured.
