{"id":95942,"date":"2025-08-20T04:20:11","date_gmt":"2025-08-20T04:20:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/95942\/"},"modified":"2025-08-20T04:20:11","modified_gmt":"2025-08-20T04:20:11","slug":"loose-emu-captured-in-loveville-now-at-st-marys-animal-adoption-and-resource-center","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/95942\/","title":{"rendered":"Loose Emu Captured In Loveville, Now At St. Mary\u2019s Animal Adoption And Resource Center"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"Credit \u2013 St. Mary\u2019s County Animal Services<\/p>\n

LOVEVILLE, Md. \u2014 An unusual call came into St. Mary\u2019s County officials this week: an emu was spotted wandering along Point Lookout Road in Loveville.<\/p>\n

The large, flightless bird was safely captured on Monday, Aug. 18, and transported to the St. Mary\u2019s Animal Adoption and Resource Center, where it is being held on a stray hold. The emu appears to be healthy despite looking slightly agitated after its roadside adventure.<\/p>\n

This is not the first time an emu has made headlines in Southern Maryland. A similar case was reported recently in Charles County<\/a>, raising questions about whether the birds are becoming unexpected escape artists in the region.<\/p>\n

County officials are now trying to locate the owner of the animal. Anyone who recognizes the bird or knows its owner is asked to contact the adoption center at 301-475-8018 for reclaim.<\/p>\n

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