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Escaped Nandu Still Missing in Lower Saxony

The flightless bird, last seen Monday near Dorstadt, has evaded capture as police continue to seek public assistance in locating it.

Overview

  • A domesticated Nandu escaped its enclosure in Heiningen, south of Wolfenbüttel, on Sunday evening.
  • The bird was last spotted Monday midday in a wheat field near Dorstadt, with no confirmed sightings since.
  • Local police have assured the public that the Nandu poses no danger but are urging residents to report any sightings.
  • The bird's owner has cautioned against approaching the Nandu, as it may become defensive if it feels threatened.
  • Nandus, native to South America, are flightless but can run up to 60 km/h, complicating efforts to recover the animal.