Emus separated from their owner will be cared for at Moody Gardens

GALVESTON ISLAND, Texas (KTRK) -- The owner of emus called animal control and reported that the animals had belonged to his mother.

When she passed away, he brought them to Galveston Island with him.



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He then found out that the exotic animals are illegal within the city limits.

They are now being cared for at Moody Gardens.