A runaway rhea called Chris who has been wandering around the countryside for more than a month has been shot dead, it has been reported.
The ostrich-like animal had become a common sight in the area surrounding Barkway Park Golf Club near Royston in Hertfordshire.
The female, who came from South America, escaped from the home of owner Joanna Clark , who gave up hope of getting her back.
Members of the public were warned not to approach the giant-clawed animal, which can reach speeds of 40mph.
The 6ft-tall bird met its end at the hands of a local gamekeeper, the Daily Telegraph reports.
Inspector Paul David of Hertfordshire Police told the paper he was "amazed" Chris had survived for so long.
"It would have been a real problem if it had wandered into the road and posed a traffic hazard," he said.
"We will have to notify the owner that the bird has been killed."
A Hertfordshire Police spokeswoman has told Sky News the force is aware of the reports and is investigating.
https://uk.news.yahoo.com/runaway-rhea-shot-dead-gamekeeper-032923443.html
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