Sunday, 7 February 2021

BBC: Runaway emu rescued from busy A32 in Hampshire

 

Emu on A32IMAGE COPYRIGHTANDREW LEE
image captionThe bird was seen walking along the busy A32 near Wickham in Hampshire

A runaway emu has been captured after being reported on the loose on a main road in Hampshire.

Hampshire police warned drivers to slow down after the bird was spotted on the A32, near Wickham, shortly before 10:00 GMT.

Staff at a nearby motorbike showroom helped rescue it when it was seen "helplessly walking down the middle of the road".

Police said the owner has not been located and urged them to come forward.

Andrew Lee said he "didn't believe my own eyes" when he saw the bird walking down the road outside the Destination Triumph showroom where he works.


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