Australian Politician Attacked by a Kangaroo - Post by: Addison Norman

Australian Politician Attacked by a Kangaroo

Post by: Addison Norman

       

     Shane Rattenbury usually jogs around the same Canberra suburb neighborhood, but his recent run was rather unusual.  As he was running past a hedge he bumped into a kangaroo. Rattenbury says the kangaroo look panicked and pounced on him to escape. The kangaroo’s jump went into the politician’s left leg that made cuts and gashes.  The kangaroo was an Eastern Gray Kangaroo. They usually show up in suburbs, and the neighborhood Shane was running in. It is near a nature reserve. The kangaroos are especially common in suburbs because they are in search of grass and water. After Mr. Rattenbury was jumped on, he went to a walk-in clinic a to have the cuts looked at. Lately, he has said there has been some humor around him about kangaroos because of this.  Shane suffered only a minor injury, and he said, “I hope to be back out there tomorrow.” Referring to his training for a triathlon.

            It is important to know what type of animals live around you. Many animals that don’t threaten humans, but they can still come into contact and have a negative affect. Also, in a situation like this it is best to keep calm and not panic.

             

Source: http://www.cnn.com/2013/05/17/world/asia/australia-politician-kangaroo-attack/index.html?hpt=wo_c2