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Newcastle Herald
Newcastle Herald
Alanna Tomazin

'Devastated' community mourns loss of beloved character, Eddie the emu

Eddie the emu has sadly passed away. Picture supplied

ROAMING paddocks while people looked to point him out while driving past, Eddie the emu was a favourite among the Cessnock community and loved by all who knew him.

Sadly, the 20-year-old bird died after losing a battle to a severe infection with caregivers making the difficult decision to euthanize him on Tuesday, July 30.

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