A flock of rheas has been spotted on the loose in a Norfolk town.
Amy Jade Watson was surprised to find nine of the flightless birds standing in a front garden at around 5.45am on Wednesday in Lyndford Road, Stalham.
Twelve of the birds reportedly escaped from a nearby farm early in the morning, and while three have since been found, the other nine remain at large.
Ms Watson said there were lots of people out looking for them and an unnamed farm spokesperson said: "They're very quick and hide very well so we're asking people to report their location instead of chasing them."
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The greater rhea is a species of flightless bird native to eastern South America and is often compared with emus or ostriches.
A rhea that escaped from captivity in Hertfordshire in 2014 prompted a warning from the RSPCA, who said: "Rheas are large birds and have the potential to be dangerous as they are strong, fast and have sharp claws.
"Our advice to the general public is to keep well away."
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