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Wild Emu Spotted Near Byram, NJ; Authorities Seek Capture

6/18/2026

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Control Officer Gianna DiMatteo reported an emu roaming North Jersey after a Saturday sighting.
The bird was last seen around 8 a.m. Tuesday near Cranberry Lake in Byram, New Jersey.
DiMatteo said the emu’s origin is unknown and she urged residents to call police if they see it.
Volunteers are ready to capture the bird while NorthJersey.com opened a poll for the public to suggest a name.

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Control Officer Gianna DiMatteo reported an emu roaming North Jersey after a Saturday sighting.
The bird was last seen around 8 a.m. Tuesday near Cranberry Lake in Byram, New Jersey.
DiMatteo said the emu’s origin is unknown and she urged residents to call police if they see it.
Volunteers are ready to capture the bird while NorthJersey.com opened a poll for the public to suggest a name.