Emus are now local legends at Potato Point, NSW! Originally pets on nearby Horse Island, they swam to the mainland and now roam freely, raising chicks and helping regenerate bushland. Locals love them – it's the coat of arms come to life!

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https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-05-17/potato-point-emu-population-east-coast-beach/105185358

Shipment of emus that swam to mainland New South Wales now thriving at Potato Point

When a businessman imported emus to his private island on the NSW south coast, he did not realise they could swim for freedom and set up their own thriving colony.

ABC News