# Santa Cruz Officers Catch Emu

> Santa Cruz officers recover emu after it escaped from owner.
- Title: Santa Cruz Officers Catch Emu · Sfgate | Shortify
- Summary: Santa Cruz officers recover emu after it escaped from owner. California Highway Patrol officers in Santa Cruz caught an emu that escaped from its owner and…
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- Source: Sfgate — https://sfgate.com/bayarea/article/emu-rescue-santa-cruz-22481094.php
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- Topics: santa cruz, california highway patrol, emu, escape, traffic, australia, news, local
## Santa Cruz officers
California Highway Patrol officers in Santa Cruz received calls about an emu walking into traffic after it escaped from its owner.

> While we often deal with dogs, cats, deer, and occasionally birds, an emu was unexpected!
## Emu escape
The emu, second-largest bird in the world, grew to 6 feet tall and 120 pounds and is native only to Australia.
## Recovery complete
The owner and officers recovered the emu after it escaped from its owner and walked into traffic.

> A big shoutout and thank you to everyone who called in to help us handle this unique situation!
## Key takeaway

California Highway Patrol officers in Santa Cruz caught an emu that escaped from its owner and walked into traffic.