Emu found at Park Forest residence after officers dispatched for welfare check on an alleged ostrich

PARK FOREST, Ill. - Park Forest police are reminding residents that emus are not legal pets.

The Facebook warning comes after officers were dispatched on a welfare check for an alleged ostrich.

While similar, the large walking bird that officers found was in fact an emu.

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The five-month-old emu was being housed in a large enclosure and appeared to be well-cared for.

The owner says he had the five-foot tall Australian bird since it was two-weeks-old.

The village is now working with the owner to relocate it to a proper living facility.