While trying to prevent a kangaroo from approaching his pet dogs, a man was unexpectedly kicked in the chest by the animal and fell to the ground.
This humorous scene was captured in Bendigo, Victoria, Australia.
The man was kicked in the chest by the kangaroo.
Specifically, while relaxing by a lake with his daughter and pet dogs, a man was charged at by a kangaroo, which kicked him in the chest. The kick caused him to fall to the ground and resulted in minor scratches on his leg.
Notably, despite being attacked, the man managed to keep a firm grip on his half-finished beer. After being shared online, the clip garnered significant attention.
In an interview with 9News following the incident, the man revealed that he had spotted the kangaroo from a distance and attempted to prevent it from approaching his two pet dogs. However, he ended up being the one attacked, and his dogs quickly rushed in to protect their owner.
The kangaroo, or wallaby, is an iconic animal of Australia. This marsupial has strong hind legs and long, narrow feet. When moving quickly, they hop. Kangaroos can reach speeds of up to 71 km/h when threatened. Their tails play a crucial role in helping them maintain balance while jumping. They can even stand on their tails and use their powerful hind legs for defense if needed.
According to published data, a male red kangaroo can deliver an average kick of about 850 PSI, which is stronger than the bite force of an adult lion (650 PSI). Additionally, the claws on their hind feet can cause severe lacerations and broken bones to their adversaries.
This kick is powerful enough to seriously injure a person or even lead to fatalities. However, recorded instances of kangaroos attacking humans are quite rare.
