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Officer's Hilarious Chase Ends with Emu Capture

1/16/2026

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Corporal Thomas Keisler of the St. Johns County Sheriff's Office captured a runaway emu after a difficult chase in St. Johns County, Florida, on January 9.
Body camera footage showed Keisler's humorous attempts to corral the bird, described as "like trying to restrain a miniature velociraptor."
The emu was captured using a makeshift lasso and handcuffs on its legs to prevent injury.
The emu was safely returned to its owners.
No charges were filed against the emu.

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Corporal Thomas Keisler of the St. Johns County Sheriff's Office captured a runaway emu after a difficult chase in St. Johns County, Florida, on January 9.
Body camera footage showed Keisler's humorous attempts to corral the bird, described as "like trying to restrain a miniature velociraptor."
The emu was captured using a makeshift lasso and handcuffs on its legs to prevent injury.
The emu was safely returned to its owners.
No charges were filed against the emu.