Police chase runaway emu in New South Wales goes viral

An Australian police officer's failed attempt to chase a runaway emu down a country road in Nashdale, New South Wales, has gone viral, with authorities using the footage as a recruitment tool. The flightless bird was reported by locals after creating a traffic hazard. The officer successfully moved the emu away from the roadway, and police posted the video on Facebook, highlighting the unusual nature of the job. Chief Inspector David Abercrombie said the young officer was enjoying his short-lived fame, with the footage viewed almost 90,000 times. The chase has sparked humorous online comments, including references to the Road Runner cartoon and Australia's failed Emu War of 1932. Police noted that while animals on roads are common in regional areas, they usually involve livestock or kangaroos.