John MacKenzie chats with Dr. Graeme Lauridson from Tropical Veterinary Services, to better explain the recent footage taken of a cassowary swimming in the ocean near Mission Beach.

John MacKenzie chats with Dr. Graeme Lauridson from Tropical Veterinary Services, to better explain the recent footage taken of a cassowary swimming in the ocean near Mission Beach.The footage was shared by the Department of Environment and Science and has surprised many who were unaware the giant bird could swim.Dr. Lauridson also commented on the infamous "Cassowary Land Bridge" being constructed over the Bruce Highway near Tully, at a cost of  over $30-million.