Australian Man Severely Injured in Rare Kangaroo Attack Outside His Home

The two-meter kangaroo attacked the man in Willows Gemfields, leaving him with serious chest and arm injuries, prompting warnings from local authorities.

A 50-year-old man in Willows Gemfields, Australia, was attacked by a large kangaroo outside his home as he approached his car.
The victim sustained serious chest injuries and deep arm wounds and was airlifted to a hospital in Rockhampton for treatment.
The kangaroo, described as approximately two meters tall, displayed unusually aggressive behavior, leading authorities to issue safety warnings to local residents.
Kangaroo attacks on humans are uncommon, though a fatal incident involving a pet kangaroo occurred in 2022, the first such case since the 1930s.
Kangaroos are generally considered friendly, but male kangaroos can become aggressive, particularly during encounters with humans or other animals.