Kangaroo launches savage attack on family in Queensland

Kangaroo launches savage attack on family in Queensland

By Semi Turaga
15/10/2018
Linda Smith has been caring for animals for 15 years[Photo:BBC News]

An Australian wildlife carer has suffered a punctured lung as she and her family fought off a savage attack by a kangaroo at their property.

Linda Smith and her husband Jim were feeding kangaroos hit by drought conditions in Queensland when a kangaroo turned on them.

The couple and their son fought off the attack, said by wildlife officials to be rare, with a broom and a shovel.

The animal hopped off into the bush before emergency services arrived.

[Source:BBC News]

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