You Can’t Make This Up: An Emu Is On The Loose In Minnesota

Well, this isn't something you see everyday. I had to check and make sure this wasn't a prank: an emu is on the loose in Minnesota! Yup, you read that right.

I aw a post early on Tuesday (October 20th) from the Pine County Sheriff's Office, who put out a message to those in the area regarding an emu that seemingly escaped from its home.

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According to their post, the emu ran away and as of late this morning, it was still unaccounted for. It was lost in the area near Highway 70 and Woodland.

They had quite a bit of fun with this post - as they should - adding that the emu made its own plans today. Maybe it just wanted to run some errands or go on a little vacation? You can't blame it!

As cute and fuzzy as they may look, the Pine County Sheriff's Office does ask that nobody approach the emu for obvious reasons. (It may seem silly but it does have to be said these days.)

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The Pine County Sheriff's Office also asks that you do not try to apprehend this criminal yourself because clearly, that isn't going to go well. This one should definitely be handled by the professionals. Ha!

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While emus may look cute from afar, they definitely look a little mean when you get a little closer. If you see this 'fine feathered fugitive' on the loose, stay in your car and call the Pine County Sheriff's Office at 320-629-8380.

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They will take it from there. Even if you don't go home with a pet emu, you still have an incredible story to tell one day. A few years ago, a pig was on the loose in Hermantown.