Authorities in the Australian city of Willows in the state of Queensland warned the population on the danger represented by two big kangaroos, after a man was transported to the hospital with serious injuries following an animal attack.
“The public was warned of two big kangaroos in the Central Highlands in Queensland, which could represent a danger,” the television station noted. As ABC states, a 50 -year -old man met on Wednesday with his two animals as he headed for his car near his home. The male attacked, after which the man suffered serious chest injuries and arms. The victim is now in the hospital and is in stable condition. According to the spokesman of the Local Fire and Rescue Brigade, Rick Underhill, the kangaroo was about two meters high.
“Normally, the kangaroos in this city are very cute, people feed them … (kangaroos – no) live here for many years and I have never had a problem until now, but unfortunately, these two big males have taken To attack people, “said Underhill, quoted by the television station.
According to the Australian government, kangaroos are not usually a threat to humans, but they can show aggression if they feel threatened or protect their chicks.