Find out what this Aussie found on their roof after being awakened by mysterious banging!
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Australia is packed with surprises, and this is certainly one of the wildest ones yet.
The quiet of the night was shattered for one Melbourne family when they were startled awake by a loud, ominous banging on their roof.
It was 3 in the morning, and their fears were that a burglar was attempting to break into their home.
In the dead of night, they bravely ventured out to investigate.
What they found, however, was not a common thief but a quintessentially Australian intruder—a kangaroo!
The sight of the marsupial, its eyes glowing in the darkness, was so unexpected that they snapped a picture and shared it with 3AW radio presenter Jacqueline Felgate, who then posted it on social media.
'Not sure how this little guy got up there, but is safe to say we were glad it was a roo and not a burglar,' the family shared.
'He has since been safely corralled back onto the ground to the nearby walking track near the river—a happy story in the end.'
The image of the kangaroo on the roof sparked amusement among social media users, with many making light of the situation.
'Ah, the old Kangaroof,' one quipped.
'First it was Elf on the Shelf, now it’s Roo on the Roof,' another commented, while a third suggested the kangaroo was merely 'sleep hopping'.
Others simply chalked it up to another typical 'Straya' moment.
Kangaroos are found in a variety of habitats, from forests and bushland to open plains.
They occupy different ecosystems—Red Kangaroos are often found over most of arid Australia, preferring flat open plains, Western Greys are primarily found in Cape York to Tasmania, and Eastern Greys are located in Western Australia to Victoria.
As urbanisation increases, encounters between humans and kangaroos become more frequent, often leading to conflict.
While kangaroos are generally docile creatures, they can become unpredictable when they feel threatened or their territory is being infringed, whether by a human or another animal.
To deter kangaroos from venturing onto your property, experts suggest not leaving food out for them to eat, mowing your lawn regularly, installing a fence approximately 1.5 metres high, and using motion-activated security lights.
Have you ever had a surprising encounter with a kangaroo or other wildlife? Share your stories in the comments below!
The quiet of the night was shattered for one Melbourne family when they were startled awake by a loud, ominous banging on their roof.
It was 3 in the morning, and their fears were that a burglar was attempting to break into their home.
In the dead of night, they bravely ventured out to investigate.
What they found, however, was not a common thief but a quintessentially Australian intruder—a kangaroo!
The sight of the marsupial, its eyes glowing in the darkness, was so unexpected that they snapped a picture and shared it with 3AW radio presenter Jacqueline Felgate, who then posted it on social media.
A family woke up to the noise of a Kangaroo on their roof. Image source: Instagram.
'Not sure how this little guy got up there, but is safe to say we were glad it was a roo and not a burglar,' the family shared.
'He has since been safely corralled back onto the ground to the nearby walking track near the river—a happy story in the end.'
The image of the kangaroo on the roof sparked amusement among social media users, with many making light of the situation.
'Ah, the old Kangaroof,' one quipped.
'First it was Elf on the Shelf, now it’s Roo on the Roof,' another commented, while a third suggested the kangaroo was merely 'sleep hopping'.
Others simply chalked it up to another typical 'Straya' moment.
Kangaroos are found in a variety of habitats, from forests and bushland to open plains.
They occupy different ecosystems—Red Kangaroos are often found over most of arid Australia, preferring flat open plains, Western Greys are primarily found in Cape York to Tasmania, and Eastern Greys are located in Western Australia to Victoria.
As urbanisation increases, encounters between humans and kangaroos become more frequent, often leading to conflict.
While kangaroos are generally docile creatures, they can become unpredictable when they feel threatened or their territory is being infringed, whether by a human or another animal.
To deter kangaroos from venturing onto your property, experts suggest not leaving food out for them to eat, mowing your lawn regularly, installing a fence approximately 1.5 metres high, and using motion-activated security lights.
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