Lost ostrich found safe

A 48-hour search for a 6 ft ostrich ended happily yesterday when it was found in a ditch. The bird had walked to a spot some fields away from the farm at Moy Road, outside Portadown, where it was kept as a pet and used for breeding. A British army helicopter took part in the search after an RUC report was issued saying the bird was missing and warning of the danger of anybody approaching it. It is thought the violent thunderstorm early on Monday morning had caused the bird to break free. It was found hungry and bruised but well.