Even though I didn't like how they called Emer a "fugitive" (makes him sound like he robbed a bank or something), I was glad to read in this morning's paper that the emu on the loose ( last Sunday's story here) was safely caught and returned to his farm. In the middle of last week, when icy rain was falling and cold and miserable out, I was thinking of that bird and wondering how he would survive.
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Emer the fugitive emu is captured
in Burrillville horse barn after weeks on the run
Sunday, December 14, 2008
By Linda BorgJournal Staff Writer
BURRILLVILLE — Emer the gallivanting emu has been found.
After eluding capture for four weeks, the 130-pound bird was lured into a Harrisville horse barn and trapped. His happy owner, Pamela Hood of Foster, was on her way to pick him up late yesterday afternoon and had to let everyone know that he was safe.
“We are very, very excited,” she said. “We want to thank all the residents of Burrillville and everyone else who has helped.”
Emer, who stands 6 feet tall, took off after Hood’s pig staged a farmhouse coup, lifting the livestock gate off its hinges. All three emus lighted out for territory but the mother and baby returned home.
Not Emer, who went on to have quite an adventure, roaming miles of woods, even wandering into a Burrillville homeowner’s backyard. Not even three rounds of tranquilizer darts could bring him down.
The case of the missing emu made headlines, including a brief mention on NBC’s Today show. Hood, however, is relieved that the saga and the media attention are over.
Sunday, December 14, 2008
By Linda BorgJournal Staff Writer
BURRILLVILLE — Emer the gallivanting emu has been found.
After eluding capture for four weeks, the 130-pound bird was lured into a Harrisville horse barn and trapped. His happy owner, Pamela Hood of Foster, was on her way to pick him up late yesterday afternoon and had to let everyone know that he was safe.
“We are very, very excited,” she said. “We want to thank all the residents of Burrillville and everyone else who has helped.”
Emer, who stands 6 feet tall, took off after Hood’s pig staged a farmhouse coup, lifting the livestock gate off its hinges. All three emus lighted out for territory but the mother and baby returned home.
Not Emer, who went on to have quite an adventure, roaming miles of woods, even wandering into a Burrillville homeowner’s backyard. Not even three rounds of tranquilizer darts could bring him down.
The case of the missing emu made headlines, including a brief mention on NBC’s Today show. Hood, however, is relieved that the saga and the media attention are over.
3 comments:
I am thrilled.
Thanks for the update.
Hope he doesn't resent the egg now.
♥Rosemary
Rosemary,
I had forgotten about the egg! I wonder if it was kept warm artificially while Emer was gone.
Well that's good. Must have been quitte a challenge catching him :)
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