Emu that fled captivity is returned to sanctuary

LISBON, Maine � An escape artist emu known as �The Bird� that got loose has been returned to its animal sanctuary in Maine.

Lisbon police, an animal-control officer and much of the town searched throughout the day Thursday for the 5-foot-4-inch emu that escaped from its sanctuary. A spokeswoman for the sanctuary said the 19-year-old bird was captured near a neighbor�s house.

The Bangor Daily News reported someone caring for The Bird was moving it to its summer residence when the flightless, ostrich-like animal bolted.

Police had said the 100-pound emu was somewhere in the woods. Animal officials say it previously attempted another escape a decade ago, but was caught.

Information from: Bangor Daily News, http://www.bangordailynews.com