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KANGAROOS TOUGHER THAN THEY LOOK

When kangaroos are startled, they are sometimes startling.

A kangaroo startled by a man walking his dog attacked the pair, pinning the pet underwater and slashing the owner in the abdomen with its hind legs.

The Australian, Chris Rickard, was in stable condition Monday after the attack, which ended when the 49-year-old elbowed the kangaroo in the throat. He said he was walking his blue heeler, Rocky, on Sunday morning when they surprised a sleeping kangaroo in Arthur’s Creek northeast of Melbourne. The dog chased the animal into a pond, when the kangaroo turned and pinned the pet underwater.

No one was seriously hurt, although there was no word on the condition of the kangaroo.

Kangaroos rarely attack humans, but like almost any other animal, will fight if they are cornered.

Apparently, this particular ‘roo felt his space was invaded.

image: Kangaroos.org

2 Responses to “Kangaroo Nearly Drowns Dog, Slashes Owner”

1. Katie Couric Dirty Dancing, Idiots, Great Time for Communism: Morning Intell | DBKP - Death By 1000 Papercuts - DBKP says:

   11/24/2009 at 00:28

   [...] Kangaroo Nearly Drowns Dog, Slashes Owner [...]
2. Tanya says:

   06/08/2010 at 00:52

   I love jeoys there so cute once I fed one at lone pine and it tickles.

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