By Joe Tidy, Sky News Reporter
An ostrich-like animal with razor-sharp claws and a strong kick is still on the run in Hertfordshire after breaking free from its enclosure.
The runaway rhea, a female called Chris, has been roaming the countryside for the last month since escaping from her owner.
The 6ft bird has spent the past fortnight holed up in the lush surroundings of Barkway Park Golf Club, near Royston.
Alice Clements poses for a selfie, with the runaway bird in the background Chris, who comes from South America, cannot take flight but her spindly legs can still reach speeds of 40mph.
Video footage shot by local green keeper Antony Lake of the rhea darting across a field at blistering speed shows why the dangerous animal has yet to be caught.
"I've seen her regularly and filmed her a few times," Mr Lake said.
At 6ft tall, the runaway rhea - similar to this one - is not inconspicuous "This video shows just how fast she is. I was running fast and got nowhere near, although a few of us have got quite close over the last couple of weeks."
Gina Skutela, who also works at the golf course, said the bird seems perfectly happy.
"It's an impressive animal - the biggest bird I've ever seen and also very pretty," she said.
"She looks very relaxed, just grazing and looking around.
"A few golfers have even seen her sat down, chilling out near the fairway."
A spokesman for the RSPCA said the charity was aware of the runaway.
He advised members of the public not to corner the bird because of its powerful kick and ability to deliver a nasty scratch with a swipe of its six-inch claws.
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