Australian Man Killed by Kangaroo Attack... "While Keeping It as a Pet"

70s Male Victim Declared Dead at Scene
"Western Gray Kangaroo That Attacked Victim Is Not Doing Well in Captivity"

[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Juri] A man in his 70s died after being attacked by a kangaroo in Australia.

According to AP News and others on the 13th (local time), on the 10th, a 77-year-old man was found seriously injured and collapsed at his home in the town of Redmond, 400 km from Perth, the capital of Western Australia, by his relative who reported it to the authorities.

At the scene, the kangaroo was blocking the paramedics from approaching the injured man and was displaying threatening behavior when they arrived. Eventually, the kangaroo was shot dead by the police.

The victim was pronounced dead at the scene, and the police are investigating the detailed circumstances of the incident.

The police believe the victim was keeping the wild kangaroo as a pet. In Australia, there are legal restrictions on keeping wild animals at home, but it has not been confirmed whether the victim had the relevant permits.

Tanya Irwin, who is in charge of macropods at a local animal rescue organization, explained, "The kangaroo appears to be an adult male," adding, "They are aggressive and have characteristics that make them unable to thrive in captivity."

She further emphasized, "Kangaroos are not cute animals but wild animals."

According to foreign media, the kangaroo that attacked the victim was a western grey kangaroo, a species commonly found in southwestern Australia. They can weigh up to 54 kg and grow up to 130 cm tall.

In particular, males often charge at people in the same way they fight with other males. They grab the opponent with their forelegs, support their body with their tail, and kick with their hind legs.

Kangaroo expert Graeme Coulson analyzed, "The human posture of standing on two legs is perceived as a challenge by male kangaroos."

According to the BBC, this is the first fatal accident caused by a kangaroo since 1936.

In 1936, a 38-year-old man in New South Wales (NSW) was attacked by a kangaroo and died months later after failing to recover from his injuries.

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