Emu keeps DPS emu-sed after escaping from home in Maricopa

TUCSON – While it may sound like a bit of “ostrich” – get it? – Arizona Department of Public Safety spent a portion of their Tuesday rescuing an 80-pound bird off the highway.
According to DPS, an emu escaped from its home in Maricopa on Tuesday. Officials say with help from a few bystanders, a DPS trooper was able to safely contain the feathered giant.Chasing an 80lb bird off the highway… not your average Tuesday! This emu made a break for it in Maricopa on