A timid emu named Ethel has spent five days on the run after eluding RSPCA and police officers for more than five days. The speedy six-foot-tall bird - normally native to Australia - fled its home last Thursday after being spooked by passers-by taking its photograph.
The majestic bird has now been sighted at least 15 times in parks all across Doncaster, South Yorks, but has so far eluded capture.
Ethel was even spotted on the Trans Pennine Trail, a long-distance path that runs from coast to coast across the north. When approached, the bird - which can run more than 30mph - has simply fled and out-paced wannabe rescuers.
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