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Kangaroo kills a man down under

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4 years ago

September 13, 2022

A man has died after a suspected kangaroo attack in Australia

Police were forced to put down a kangaroo, which reportedly attacked a 77-year-old male in Australia.

It’s understood the man was keeping the kangaroo as a pet at his property in Redmond, Western Australia when it attacked him at the weekend.

Authorities were called after a family member found the man with serious injuries.

They killed the animal to allow paramedics to enter in a safe manner. However, the man died a short time later.

Australia hasn’t recorded a death caused by a kangaroo since 1936.

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Costa is a news producer at ticker NEWS. He has previously worked as a regional journalist at the Southern Highlands Express newspaper. He also has several years' experience in the fire and emergency services sector, where he has worked with researchers, policymakers and local communities. He has also worked at the Seven Network during their Olympic Games coverage and in the ABC Melbourne newsroom. He also holds a Bachelor of Arts (Professional), with expertise in journalism, politics and international relations. His other interests include colonial legacies in the Pacific, counter-terrorism, aviation and travel.