The Brief
- State Park Police spotted an emu at Brendan T. Byrne State Forest on Monday, Nov. 9.
- Officers are still searching for the animal and urge visitors to keep a safe distance and report any sightings.
An emu was seen running through New Jersey’s Pine Barrens this week, prompting a warning to visitors not to approach the animal.
Brendan T. Byrne State Forest, according to the New Jersey State Park Police. Officers responded to a report of the large bird at about 1:15 p.m. Monday, Nov. 9 and observed it before it ran away.
What we know:…