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Deputies Chase Runaway Emu in Wild Ohio Pursuit

10/29/2025

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Deputies spent 45 minutes chasing a runaway emu along Putney Ridge Road in Guernsey County, Ohio, on October 17.
Deputies Leggett and A. Daymut pursued the emu until the owner arrived to retrieve it.
The incident was shared on Facebook with videos showing the emu wandering and attempts to corral it.
The Guernsey County Sheriff’s Office praised the deputies for their professionalism and highlighted the unpredictable nature of law enforcement.

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Story summary

Deputies spent 45 minutes chasing a runaway emu along Putney Ridge Road in Guernsey County, Ohio, on October 17.
Deputies Leggett and A. Daymut pursued the emu until the owner arrived to retrieve it.
The incident was shared on Facebook with videos showing the emu wandering and attempts to corral it.
The Guernsey County Sheriff’s Office praised the deputies for their professionalism and highlighted the unpredictable nature of law enforcement.