Charleston residents encountered an unusual sight on Friday morning. An emu was spotted wandering near Capital High School, prompting a response from local law enforcement.
Police are currently working to manage the situation and have requested the owner of the bird to arrive and secure the animal. Officers remain on the scene to ensure the safety of both the public and the emu as they coordinate the retrieval process.
Drivers in the immediate vicinity of the high school should exercise caution until the bird is safely off the road. Updates will follow as more information becomes available regarding the return of this large flightless bird to its enclosure.