Ostrich Escapes Trailer and Runs Loose in Road

Incident Date:
08/27/2024
Location:
Sioux Falls, SD - USA
Facility Name:
Facility Type:
Exotic Pet (E)
Incident Category:
Escape of animal (EA)
Species:
Other
Animal:
Ostrich
Animal disposition:
Recaptured

Summary:

Sioux Falls, SD – An ostrich was found frantic in the middle of South Louise Avenue the morning of Aug. 27th, heading south in front of Coffea Roasterie.

Sioux Falls Animal Control confirmed that the lost ostrich belonged to an owner with a faulty door on the back of his trailer. The owner was able to fetch him promptly, fix the mechanical issue on the trailer, and be on his way with the ostrich in tow.

Rhoades could not confirm where the owner of the ostrich was coming from or going to, only that he was passing through Sioux Falls.

Action take by Born Free USA:

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