A "love-struck" ostrich weaved through the traffic on a bustling road in a daring zoo escape in central China.

Video filmed in the city of Zhengzhou in Henan Province on November 6 shows an ostrich running among vehicles on a busy road, while a police riding a motorcycle to chase it.

Due to its enormous size and rapid running speed, the traffic police did not dare to approach rashly, and a motorcycle followed behind at a distance.

Local reports revealed that this male ostrich had embarked on a desperate quest to reunite with his partner, who was reportedly injured and staying elsewhere.

The zoo employees finally took the ostrich back.

The video was provided by local media with permission.

In northern China, a huge ostrich was spotted dashing on a busy road during morning rush hour, followed by a police officer riding on a motorcycle.

Video was filmed on November 6 in Zhengzhou, Henan, China.

According to local reports, this male ostrich escaped from a zoo to find his wife, who was injured and lives in another place right now.

Due to its big body size and its fast speed, the police kept up with this dangerous bird for dozens of kilograms but not intercepted it directly.

The ostrich was brought back by the zoo officers after it calmed down.