ORLANDO, Fla. — It’s not something you see every day.
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A runaway emu was spotted stopping traffic in Orlando.
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Florida Highway Patrol troopers had to help guide the giant bird to safety.
Emu’s can’t fly, but they can run.
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Trooper Sgt. Durrance worked with a nearby homeowner to move the emu into a safe, fenced-in area.
Wildlife officials were called to help relocate the emu.
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