m3vert Posted May 11, 2014 Report Share Posted May 11, 2014 So a gamekeeper has shot the Rhea that escaped a few weeks ago. I have no idea what advice the police were giving out to locals as I dont know if they are dangerous in anyway? However its been reported that a gamekeeper has shot it dead, question is will he have done anything wrong in doing so? http://news.sky.com/story/1258773/runaway-rhea-shot-dead-by-gamekeeper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingo15 Posted May 11, 2014 Report Share Posted May 11, 2014 "The female, who came from South America, escaped from the home of owner Joanna Clark, who gave up hope of getting her back." She was that bothered about getting her back no doubt she will kick off about it all soon and be totally devastated. Oh well she is a gona now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al4x Posted May 11, 2014 Report Share Posted May 11, 2014 It's local to me and to my mind he should have shot it and kept quiet but as he went public I assume he knows it was done legally. One thing is sure though I wouldn't want my name attached to the story Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
margun Posted May 11, 2014 Report Share Posted May 11, 2014 (edited) Oh well she is a gona now She's a gonnorhea Edited May 11, 2014 by margun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catweazle Posted May 11, 2014 Report Share Posted May 11, 2014 Perhaps the local farmers got fed up with people trampling their crops whilst trying to film it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Konnie Posted May 11, 2014 Report Share Posted May 11, 2014 hope he's got a large oven ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shootgun Posted May 11, 2014 Report Share Posted May 11, 2014 hope he's got a large oven ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muddy Funker Posted May 11, 2014 Report Share Posted May 11, 2014 She's a gonnorhea Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grrclark Posted May 11, 2014 Report Share Posted May 11, 2014 The report that I heard on the radio claims that the gamekeeper shot the rhea as he was concerned that it may cause a car crash! Without being in possession of the full facts then can't comment too strongly, however if the report on the radio is at all accurate the reason given sounds very specious. I fear that the opportunity to shoot something a bit more exotic than the norm has led to a justification from the GK based on the premise of 'public safety' without that being genuine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul223 Posted May 11, 2014 Report Share Posted May 11, 2014 Should have dug a hole and kept quiet ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clakk Posted May 11, 2014 Report Share Posted May 11, 2014 bet the sausages will taste different Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
four-wheel-drive Posted May 11, 2014 Report Share Posted May 11, 2014 (edited) as I see it some people seem to think that they have the rite to shoot everything is there not enough pests for them to shoot without shooting someones pet slag me off if you want but when I wanted to shoot seagulls the other day it was no you cannot do that but if he could get near to shoot it why not do the proper thing and get someone to dart it and then they could have got it while it slept.. Edited May 11, 2014 by four-wheel-drive Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scotslad Posted May 11, 2014 Report Share Posted May 11, 2014 And who's going to pay for the dart, the tranquiliser and vet/qualified user? Do u think by the time u got a specialist in it would still be standing in the same area. Do u know the range of a dart gun? Think i would have butchered it or dug a hole When i was in OZ i was warned about emu's when driving, the roo's aren't so bad if u have a decent bar on the front otherwise they make a mess of ur motor, the emu's with there high centre of gravity tend to fly in throu the windscreen and will then kick out with some pretty long claws on the feet. can do some damage, I used to hate seeing them at side of road. Right deep red meat thou. Always thought it looked nice to eat althou none of the locals ate them, we just fed them to the dogs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveK Posted May 11, 2014 Report Share Posted May 11, 2014 Bound to be a RHEAction. Got me coat already and leaving the room Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ira wakefield Posted May 11, 2014 Report Share Posted May 11, 2014 RHE AALLY! Seriously though I recall they have a pretty evil kick which is capable of opening you up quite nicely as they also have those grim feet like a chook but good deal bigger. Anything like ostriche that's very tasty and no fat on it!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
la bala Posted May 11, 2014 Report Share Posted May 11, 2014 Just a drumstick for me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnFreeman1310 Posted May 11, 2014 Report Share Posted May 11, 2014 as I see it some people seem to think that they have the rite to shoot everything is there not enough pests for them to shoot without shooting someones pet slag me off if you want but when I wanted to shoot seagulls the other day it was no you cannot do that but if he could get near to shoot it why not do the proper thing and get someone to dart it and then they could have got it while it slept..+1 i wondered why not trap it or somthin along those lines. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tedster Posted May 11, 2014 Report Share Posted May 11, 2014 ........ is there not enough pests for them to shoot without shooting someones pet slag ............. I know it was a tall, rough, looking bird but that's a bit strong! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark@mbb Posted May 11, 2014 Report Share Posted May 11, 2014 AOLQ will cover it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luckyshot Posted May 11, 2014 Report Share Posted May 11, 2014 as I see it some people seem to think that they have the rite to shoot everything is there not enough pests for them to shoot without shooting someones pet slag me off if you want but when I wanted to shoot seagulls the other day it was no you cannot do that but if he could get near to shoot it why not do the proper thing and get someone to dart it and then they could have got it while it slept.. +1 i wondered why not trap it or somthin along those lines. Yea guess he should have just told it to stand still why he phones the relevant company/person to dart it, I'm sure if he asked nicely it would have stayed there for the hours/days it would have taken them to come out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al4x Posted May 11, 2014 Report Share Posted May 11, 2014 The owner had abondoned it and knew she couldn't catch it, it was a serious car accident waiting to happen so I'd lay money on the police suggesting someone shoot it. I can't see anyone setting out to shoot one just because they hadn't shot one before. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodcock11 Posted May 11, 2014 Report Share Posted May 11, 2014 The owner had abondoned it and knew she couldn't catch it, it was a serious car accident waiting to happen so I'd lay money on the police suggesting someone shoot it. I can't see anyone setting out to shoot one just because they hadn't shot one before. +1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zx10mike Posted May 11, 2014 Report Share Posted May 11, 2014 (edited) why not just ask rod hull to get on it and ride it home ? ooops scrub that god rest his soul Edited May 11, 2014 by zx10mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dekers Posted May 11, 2014 Report Share Posted May 11, 2014 (edited) As far as I'm concerned, the public have been warned it is dangerous, its an alien species so he has done no wrong. Id like to see the papers stand up in court and accuse him of doing anything other than act in the public interest AS LONG AS HE DIDNT BREECH HIS FAC CONDITIONS since he has reacted to their implied sensationalism of the danger. Its a NON indigenous species, it is dangerous and it has now been stopped, the guy deserves a medal not derision! If he had left it and those clawed feet injured/killed someone, or the thing caused an RTA etc., everyone would have said why didn't he shoot it when he had a chance! Edited May 11, 2014 by Dekers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Berettacocker Posted May 11, 2014 Report Share Posted May 11, 2014 Rheally,let's not Ostrigsise him, I reckon EMUst be a hero! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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