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Friday, March 29 2024

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EMU PUT DOWN FOR THE SAFETY OF THE PUBLIC — The female emu that had been loose for a couple of weeks after getting away from her owner near Louisville was sighted in Plattsmouth about 9:45am Friday 5/16 in the vicinity of the old Wintersteen school building. Plattsmouth Animal Control and a police unit responded. Several minutes later the large flightless bird native to Australia was spotted on Lincoln Avenue at Rhylander Park. Determining there was a risk to the public’s safety the police chief ordered officers to humanely destroy the animal. The owner who was on scene agreed with the decision. It was about 11:30am a report was given that indicated the bird had been shot and killed nearby. (photo by Cassgram)

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