Australian senior killed by pet kangaroo
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A senior resident in the south of Western Australia has tragically passed away from his wounds following what appears to have been an unanticipated kangaroo attack.
On Sunday night, a relative discovered the 77-year-old man at his property in Redmond, close to Albany, bleeding heavily from multiple parts of his body.
The man was found by a family member with serious injuries from a kangaroo attack. Credit: 9News.
Medical personnel were called to the remote area, but they initially had problems reaching the man because of the kangaroo, which was apparently blocking the ambulance crew from approaching the victim.
Because of this, local law enforcement was dispatched, and a representative for the department reported the marsupial had to be shot dead because it was endangering the lives of the first responders who had been sent to the location.
According to police reports, the man was attacked by the kangaroo earlier in the day, and they believe that he was keeping the wild animal in his home ‘as a pet’. Residents in his neighbourhood said that the man has always lived alone.
Unfortunately, despite everyone's best attempts, the man could not be saved, and he passed away at the scene of the accident from the injuries he sustained from the attack.
Police said the man had been keeping the kangaroo as a pet. Credit: 9News.
Rarely do kangaroos attack humans; the last known fatality attributable to the marsupial occurred in New South Wales in 1936.
William Cruickshank, a hunter in his late thirties, died after breaking his jaw and suffering severe head injuries while attempting to save his two dogs from a scuffle with a kangaroo near Hillston, New South Wales.
Generally speaking, kangaroos are peaceful animals who rarely engage with humans. When they feel threatened or when their territory is being encroached upon by humans or other animals, their behaviour can become unpredictable and violent.
Members, while we hope you'll never need them, here are some things to keep in mind if you ever have an encounter with a violent wild kangaroo:
Kangaroo assaults are uncommon but result in severe injuries. Credit: 3AW.
If the worst happens and the kangaroo attacks you, drop to the ground and curl into a ball, covering your face and throat with your hands. Try to stay calm and still until the animal moves away, or if you can, stay low to the ground and move behind something for protection.
Once you've ensured your own safety, contact the authorities in your area right away.
Our thoughts go out to his family and friends. Always stay safe out there, members.
On Sunday night, a relative discovered the 77-year-old man at his property in Redmond, close to Albany, bleeding heavily from multiple parts of his body.
The man was found by a family member with serious injuries from a kangaroo attack. Credit: 9News.
Medical personnel were called to the remote area, but they initially had problems reaching the man because of the kangaroo, which was apparently blocking the ambulance crew from approaching the victim.
Because of this, local law enforcement was dispatched, and a representative for the department reported the marsupial had to be shot dead because it was endangering the lives of the first responders who had been sent to the location.
According to police reports, the man was attacked by the kangaroo earlier in the day, and they believe that he was keeping the wild animal in his home ‘as a pet’. Residents in his neighbourhood said that the man has always lived alone.
Unfortunately, despite everyone's best attempts, the man could not be saved, and he passed away at the scene of the accident from the injuries he sustained from the attack.
Police said the man had been keeping the kangaroo as a pet. Credit: 9News.
Rarely do kangaroos attack humans; the last known fatality attributable to the marsupial occurred in New South Wales in 1936.
William Cruickshank, a hunter in his late thirties, died after breaking his jaw and suffering severe head injuries while attempting to save his two dogs from a scuffle with a kangaroo near Hillston, New South Wales.
Generally speaking, kangaroos are peaceful animals who rarely engage with humans. When they feel threatened or when their territory is being encroached upon by humans or other animals, their behaviour can become unpredictable and violent.
Members, while we hope you'll never need them, here are some things to keep in mind if you ever have an encounter with a violent wild kangaroo:
- Don't approach the kangaroo head-on.
- Avoid making a lot of eye contact with a kangaroo and keep your arms at your sides.
- Avoid areas where male kangaroos display their strength and size to each other through fighting, sparring, or other aggressive behaviour.
- Do not come in between a mother and her young.
- If you see a kangaroo, keep your dog away from it. Kangaroos will fight back aggressively if they see a dog coming, which could put you and your pet in harm's way.
Kangaroo assaults are uncommon but result in severe injuries. Credit: 3AW.
If the worst happens and the kangaroo attacks you, drop to the ground and curl into a ball, covering your face and throat with your hands. Try to stay calm and still until the animal moves away, or if you can, stay low to the ground and move behind something for protection.
Once you've ensured your own safety, contact the authorities in your area right away.
Our thoughts go out to his family and friends. Always stay safe out there, members.
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