1 of 2 escaped emus recaptured in South Carolina
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WMBF) – One of two loose emus in Horry County is heading back home safe and sound.
Artie Morace, the emus’ owner, said one of the emus was captured near Nichols. Morace said those who captured the emu were very nice and had no problem getting the emu into a trailer.
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The captured bird is one of three emus Morace owns. It and another emu both got loose in June and had been roaming for months.
Morace, 71, said two of his three emus got loose during two separate incidents in June.
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His first emu jumped a 6-foot fence, and when he tried to grab her, all he caught was a handful of feathers.
“She tossed me right over and kept going,” Morace said.
The second emu got away from him while he was moving her around and she escaped.
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“They’re powerful birds, and I just couldn’t hold onto her,” Morace said, explaining that both incidents were accidents and he’s been upset about losing his pets.
Morace acquired his first emu in an auction and rescued the second one. The third emu, he’s had for about a decade.
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