Loose Emu Prompts Police Alerts in Rocky Mount, Toride

Rocky Mount Animal Services and local police have been responding to multiple reports of a loose emu in the North Green area of Rocky Mount, North Carolina. Authorities have located the bird’s owner and are actively patrolling the neighborhood to ensure public safety. Officials strongly advise residents not to approach the emu if spotted, but to instead call the Rocky Mount Police Department’s non-emergency line to report its location. This caution is to protect both the residents and the emu, which is a large and potentially fast-moving bird. Similar incidents have occurred elsewhere, such as in Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan, where police also urged the public to avoid approaching a missing emu due to safety concerns. The coordinated efforts highlight the challenges of managing escaped exotic animals in residential areas.