BURRILLVILLE — Emer the gallivanting emu has been found.

After eluding capture for four weeks, the 130-pound bird was lured into a Harrisville horse barn and trapped. His happy owner, Pamela Hood of Foster, was on her way to pick him up late yesterday afternoon and had to let everyone know that he was safe.

“We are very, very excited,” she said. “We want to thank all the residents of Burrillville and everyone else who has helped.”

Emer, who stands 6 feet tall, took off after Hood’s pig staged a farmhouse coup, lifting the livestock gate off its hinges. All three emus lighted out for territory but the mother and baby returned home.

Not Emer, who went on to have quite an adventure, roaming miles of woods, even wandering into a Burrillville homeowner’s backyard. Not even three rounds of tranquilizer darts could bring him down.

The case of the missing emu made headlines, including a brief mention on NBC’s Today show. Hood, however, is relieved that the saga and the media attention are over.