San Diego Humane Society Rescues Injured Emu in Vista

An injured emu, later named Claudius, was rescued by the San Diego Humane Society after being found wandering in a Vista neighborhood on Wednesday night. The bird, approximately three years old, suffered injuries to its neck and right-wing and was taken to the SDHS Escondido campus for treatment. Humane Society officers used plastic netting to safely guide Claudius into a trailer for transport. The emu is currently on a 72-hour stray hold while staff assess its condition and search for its owner, as emus are legal to own in California. No one has yet come forward to claim the bird, prompting officials to encourage potential owners to contact them. Claudius is receiving medical care in a fully enclosed yard where the staff is closely monitoring its recovery.