Emu attacks are rare but have occurred. When attacked, the emu will move in a zigzag pattern to prevent attacks from the wedge tailed eagle, or use kicking at close range.The Emu NSW government. In 1932 many emus moved into farm territory in Western Australia, with the army called in to dispatch them in the so-called Emu War. Some attacks noted include in 1957 an emu charged a car,Emu Attacks Speeding Car The Bend Bulletin (Oregon) 26 June 1957. in 1904 an emu attacked a dog's owner after the dog attacked it,Attacked by an emu The Argus 10 August 1904. in 1873 an emu attacked children and a woman at Johnstone Park, Geelong.Victoria, from Geelong Advertiser The Mercury 24 March 1873. A man fell off a horse which was attacked by an emu in Bullarook in 1864 which went to court as Seagrave v Tarte, where the judge ruled the emu is ferae naturae.Damages for assault by an emu The Argus 11 April 1864.
