The story of Irwin the missing out on emu has actually finished unfortunately with the “jolly” large bird’s body located in a river near to the refuge where he was last seen active a week back.
Staff at the Malmesbury pet refuge in Wiltshire think Irwin got on the puffy river while having fun with various other emus and sank.
A search including volunteers and a drone was introduced after the emu went missing out on lastMonday The refuge had actually been confident Irwin would certainly have made it through, considered that emus are solid swimmers.
But Irwin’s body was located when the water had actually decreased sufficient for a search to happen near a bridge over the River Avon.
The refuge claimed: “It is with an extremely heavy heart that we have to announce that our beloved emu, Irwin, has been found dead.”
Its concept is that throughout play, while the emus were chasing after each various other, Irwin slid and stumbled right into the river.
The refuge claimed: “In normal circumstances this shouldn’t have been a problem as emus are very adept at swimming, however it occurred at night – – a time during which their vision is not best suited.
“And due to the recent heavy rainfall, the river had broken its banks and run into the field, making the area sodden and very slippery. We believe due to these conditions, and perhaps shock, he simply didn’t have sufficient opportunity to right himself and swim to safety. Whatever the case, we sincerely hope Irwin didn’t suffer for long.”
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The refuge posted a touching tribute on its Facebook page: “Irwin was a jolly emu who loved cuddles, and especially cold showers during summer, whereupon he would roll over before standing up and shaking himself dry before looking to us for another dousing. And another.
“Irwin gave us much love, and lived happily at the Malmesbury animal sanctuary. He will never be forgotten. Irwin will live on in all our hearts. So long, Irwin. Precious boy.”
