An Emu-sing Arrest: Officers Chase And Handcuff Runaway Emu

Title An Emu-sing Arrest: Officers Chase And Handcuff Runaway Emu
Summary A runaway emu causing trouble was chased down by multiple officers and was safely captured in a once-in-a-lifetime ‘arrest’. On January 9th, officers of the St. Johns County Sheriff's Office in Florida were called in on a hot pursuit of an escaped emu that was running wild. When officers arrived at the scene, they began to try to capture the emu. However, it refused to oblige and led them on a wild chase. Eventually, the emu was cornered by one officer and captured with a makeshift lasso. The bird was put into handcuffs to stop it from escaping again and was safely returned to its owner unharmed. The police department posted to their social media: “All criminal charges have been dropped against the emu”.
Credit St. Johns County Sheriff's Office via ARK Media
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Footage type Professional
Filming Location St. Johns County, Florida
Country United States

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Date Posted: 15th January 2026

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