California police officers embarked on a wild emu hunt on Friday afternoon, eventually capturing the giant bird as it strolled along a highway shoulder.
Officers used dog traps to stop the wild animal along State Route 99 in Madera County until local animal services could take the bird into custody. The officers still do not know where the bird from Australia escaped, the Bee said. The emu is the second largest bird in the world, behind the ostrich, and can weigh up to 120 pounds. Birds can also run as fast as 30 mph.
"This afternoon, we were honored by the presence of an emotion ... Although units have found LiMu Emu, we are still looking for Doug." said Rodriguez.
