Loose Emu Wrangled After Going On Lam In Thompson

THOMPSON, CT — A loose emu was safely captured Wednesday morning after it escaped its property, and local officials have been working to reunite the bird with its owners.

Animal Control received a call around 10:30 a.m. about the loose emu, which was found in the area of Thompson Hill Road and Pasay Road.

The animal wandered from the intersection of Buckley Hill and Thompson Hill Road, ran down Thompson Hill Road and ended up in a backyard, according to the town’s Facebook page. Animal control officers then apprehended it.

As of 2:30 p.m., Animal Control Officer Nicole Raymond said officials know who the emu belongs to and they were waiting for them to come pick it up.

“It is safe, comfortable and being well cared for,” officials said.