You won't believe what happened when this tourist got too close to an emu in a national park!
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We all love being outdoors, especially in our breathtaking national parks, where we can genuinely appreciate Australia's extraordinary wildlife thriving in their natural homes.
Today, we have an entertaining and enlightening story to share—a tale about a curious tourist who had no idea about the importance of maintaining a safe distance from our native birds.
In a viral clip circulating on social media, we witness a funny incident at the renowned Pinnacles site within Nambung National Park, located in Western Australia.
The video captured the hilarious moment when an emu decided to chase a tourist. Joanne Colely, who recorded and shared the footage, dubbed it the 'funniest day at the Pinnacles Cervantes'.
So, you're probably wondering what happened, right? Well, here's the story: This unidentified man thought it would be a great idea to get up close and personal with an emu, which happens to be Australia's largest native bird. His intention was just to snap a quick photo while he was visiting the park.
Little did he know, this emu wasn't in the mood for a photo shoot. As soon as the tourist approached it, the emu decided to give chase. And let us tell you; it was quite a chase!
The pursuit covered a distance of at least 20 metres. It was pretty impressive to see how fast the man could run, trying his best to outrun the emu—these birds are known to reach speeds of up to 50 kilometres per hour!
Someone even added the famous theme music from the Benny Hill Show, 'Yakety Sax', to the video clip—adding to the hilarity of the whole situation.
In the end, a friend accompanying the man came to the rescue by yelling 'boo', successfully scaring off the massive bird just moments away from catching the fleeing tourist. After this sudden interruption, the two-metre-tall emu retreated behind a bush, flailing its head.
Comments from amused viewers include 'Love it how he ran to the [friend] for protection, it'd been funny if he started running too,' and 'If you don't succeed, run like f***.'
Although there haven't been any reported instances of emus attacking people, it is relatively common for these flightless birds to demonstrate dominance by sprinting after other creatures.
Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attraction District Manager Chris Stewart warned that the situation could have turned dire if the emu had managed to catch up to the man.
'Wild animals are unpredictable, so it's always best to take photos of them in the landscape and from a distance,' advised Mr Stewart.
'They have quite sharp beaks, so in this situation, it is best to ask if the photo is really worth it.'
While no recent incidents of emus killing humans have been recorded, it's essential to remember that their close relative, the Cassowary in Queensland, is far more dangerous and has been known to cause fatalities.
Let this entertaining story serve as a reminder to be cautious while interacting with wildlife. Australia is home to many beautiful creatures, and while some of them may love a cuddle, others—like the emu—might decide to challenge us to a race instead.
Stay safe and enjoy your nature walks, everyone! Have you ever experienced any wild encounters with wildlife? We would love to hear your stories! Feel free to share them with us in the comments section below.
Today, we have an entertaining and enlightening story to share—a tale about a curious tourist who had no idea about the importance of maintaining a safe distance from our native birds.
In a viral clip circulating on social media, we witness a funny incident at the renowned Pinnacles site within Nambung National Park, located in Western Australia.
The video captured the hilarious moment when an emu decided to chase a tourist. Joanne Colely, who recorded and shared the footage, dubbed it the 'funniest day at the Pinnacles Cervantes'.
So, you're probably wondering what happened, right? Well, here's the story: This unidentified man thought it would be a great idea to get up close and personal with an emu, which happens to be Australia's largest native bird. His intention was just to snap a quick photo while he was visiting the park.
Little did he know, this emu wasn't in the mood for a photo shoot. As soon as the tourist approached it, the emu decided to give chase. And let us tell you; it was quite a chase!
The pursuit covered a distance of at least 20 metres. It was pretty impressive to see how fast the man could run, trying his best to outrun the emu—these birds are known to reach speeds of up to 50 kilometres per hour!
Someone even added the famous theme music from the Benny Hill Show, 'Yakety Sax', to the video clip—adding to the hilarity of the whole situation.
In the end, a friend accompanying the man came to the rescue by yelling 'boo', successfully scaring off the massive bird just moments away from catching the fleeing tourist. After this sudden interruption, the two-metre-tall emu retreated behind a bush, flailing its head.
Comments from amused viewers include 'Love it how he ran to the [friend] for protection, it'd been funny if he started running too,' and 'If you don't succeed, run like f***.'
A curious tourist got the fright of his life when an emu decided to give him a chase. Credit: Pixabay/christels.
Although there haven't been any reported instances of emus attacking people, it is relatively common for these flightless birds to demonstrate dominance by sprinting after other creatures.
Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attraction District Manager Chris Stewart warned that the situation could have turned dire if the emu had managed to catch up to the man.
'Wild animals are unpredictable, so it's always best to take photos of them in the landscape and from a distance,' advised Mr Stewart.
'They have quite sharp beaks, so in this situation, it is best to ask if the photo is really worth it.'
While no recent incidents of emus killing humans have been recorded, it's essential to remember that their close relative, the Cassowary in Queensland, is far more dangerous and has been known to cause fatalities.
Let this entertaining story serve as a reminder to be cautious while interacting with wildlife. Australia is home to many beautiful creatures, and while some of them may love a cuddle, others—like the emu—might decide to challenge us to a race instead.
Stay safe and enjoy your nature walks, everyone! Have you ever experienced any wild encounters with wildlife? We would love to hear your stories! Feel free to share them with us in the comments section below.
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