Flightless bird Chris, an escaped rhea, was caught in Suffolk after over 4 months on the run.

A flightless bird named Chris, who escaped from his farm in Diss, Norfolk in November, has been caught after over four months on the run in Suffolk. After swimming across a river, Chris was spotted in various locations in Suffolk, with his owner, Stephen Alleyne, stating he likely missed his girlfriend, DiRhea. The rhea, a relative of ostriches, can reach heights of 5.5ft and run at speeds of 40mph.

April 07, 2024
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