Escaped Emus Located Following Farm Breakout

Two emus have been located following their escape from a farm enclosure, which they achieved by clearing a fence. These two birds departed Gripps Farm in Brotton, Teesside, during Sunday lunchtime. Approximately 24 hours after their disappearance, they were discovered in a field located three miles from the farm. Kerys McAuley, the owner, expressed gratitude to the community for their assistance, remarking: “Time for some new fencing, I think.” Ms. McAuley, who is in the process of establishing a petting zoo, stated that she possesses four emus, though only two had absconded. The emus measure approximately 5ft in height, with the potential to reach 6ft. Sightings of the birds occurred at Hunley Golf Club in Brotton around 14:00 GMT on Sunday; however, they were no longer present when Ms. McAuley reached the location. Ms. McAuley commented: “Emus can be quite aggressive, but ours aren’t, or haven’t been.” She further explained: “They’re only about six months old and they’ve only just started to get used to us. They can be quite nervous of people.” She speculated that the emus would probably seek a wooded environment for sustenance, and she had received a report of them consuming brambles a few miles from their residence. Ms. McAuley had previously cautioned the public against approaching the birds, noting they could “be quite spooked.” She added: “Once they start running, they run rather fast and off they go!” Information regarding BBC Tees can be found on X, Facebook, Nextdoor, and Instagram. Story submissions can be sent to northeastandcumbria@bbc.co.uk. This content is copyrighted by BBC in 2024, with all rights reserved. The BBC bears no responsibility for material found on external websites. Details concerning the BBC’s policy on external links are available for review.