Lawmen Lasso Runaway Ostrich
Authorities Search For Bird's Owner
POSTED: Tuesday, February 10, 2004
UPDATED: 11:14 am EST February 10,
2004
Lawmen in Austin, Texas, lassoed a runaway ostrich Monday after authorities chased the bird for hours in a neighborhood, according to a Local 6 News report. 
Residents noticed the bird roaming their neighborhood early Monday and called police. However, when officers were unable to capture the ostrich, the sheriff's department responded.After a few attempts, lawmen were able to lasso the ostrich and move it into a truck.The ostrich was reportedly safe and unhurt.The animal is resting at a local petting zoo while officials try to locate its owner, Local 6 News reported.
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