The sheriff's office says the fugitive bird was found, questioned, and released to its owner.

FOLEY, Minn. — Authorities in central Minnesota have found a missing emu described as a "habitual runaway."

The Benton County Sheriff's Office says the big bird went missing from the Foley area on Saturday. Foley is about 70 miles (113 kilometers) northwest of Minneapolis.

According to update on their Facebook page Sunday night, the fugitive emu was found, questioned, and returned home where its been placed on house arrest.

Emus are the second-largest living birds in the world by height behind the ostrich. Animal experts say the flightless native Australian birds can sprint at up to 30 mph (48 kph).