Missing emu Irwin found dead in Wiltshire river after weeklong search

Malmesbury sanctuary pays tribute to jolly' bird, which is thought to have drowned after falling into swollen river at night

The tale of Irwin the missing emu has ended sadly, with the jolly" big bird's body found in a river close to the sanctuary where he was last seen alive a week ago.

Staff at the Malmesbury animal sanctuary in Wiltshire believe Irwin slipped into the swollen river while playing with other emus and drowned.