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Escaped emu turns motorists' heads running on Israel roadway

By Staff Writer 05/01/2015 19:06:00
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  • Runaway emu found running in highway traffic near Tel Aviv
  • Escaped bird was filmed as it dashed through traffic
  • Emu was caught by authorities and returned to its farm Sunday

By Associated Press

Published: 09:26 EST, 5 January 2015 | Updated: 21:06 EST, 5 January 2015

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A runaway emu caused traffic issues in Israel when it escaped from its farm and decided to go for a dash on the highway.

The emu was spotted running through traffic in the central Israeli town of Herzliya near Tel Aviv, on Sunday.

Passer-by Iliya Zelser filmed the bird's run, describing the experience as if he was in a cartoon.

Just out for a run: The escaped emu was spotted on a main road near Tel Aviv on Sunday

Just out for a run: The escaped emu was spotted on a main road near Tel Aviv on Sunday

Mr Zelser, 27, says he expected to hear the 'beep beep' of the cartoon Road Runner.

'I said to myself in a second, a coyote will appear from behind,' Mr Zelser added.

'This was a really absurd situation.'

Dorit Basman, the spokeswoman for the town of Herzliya, says authorities caught the emu Sunday and safely returned it to its owner.

Dasher: The runaway emo caused a slight traffic problem when it began running among the cars

Dasher: The runaway emo caused a slight traffic problem when it began running among the cars

The emu was spotted running through traffic in the central Israeli town of Herzliya

The emu was spotted running through traffic in the central Israeli town of Herzliya

Back home: Emu was later caught by authorities and returned to its farm Sunday

Back home: Emu was later caught by authorities and returned to its farm Sunday

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