Rare birds spotted running loose in housing estate

Dozens of rare birds were spotted running wild in a Hertfordshire housing estate in the United Kingdom (UK).

According to details, many rheas were seen running wild in residential areas and along the busy M25 road in Three Rivers District.

The police have asked the residents not to approach the “fast” animals as they are “aggressive if cornered”.

Rheas are native to South America and are similar to an ostrich in appearance, but a little smaller. They are sometimes kept as pets in the UK and there have been incidents of them running away from the owners in the past.

“Many incidents have been reported of them attacking dogs and deer, so we ask that dog owners are attentive when out walking,” said the police.

Officials said that they have been unable to find the birds’ owner or determine their origin.

Police Constable Christian Gottmann of the Rickmansworth and District Safer Neighborhood Team said, “These birds are certainly an unusual sight on the streets of Three Rivers, and we want to reassure the public that we are working in partnership with Three Rivers District Council, Highways and our Rural Operational Support Team to come up with a plan to capture and rehome the birds to a suitable animal reserve.”