Kangaroo 'tries to drown' man in Australian floodwaters
Summary
A man named Don James was attacked by a kangaroo in floodwaters near Port Macquarie, Australia. The kangaroo held him down in the water, but Mr. James managed to escape when the animal got scared. This unusual encounter is thought to have been caused by the kangaroo being stressed and trapped due to record flooding in New South Wales.Key Facts
- Don James was involved in a fight with a kangaroo in floodwaters by the road.
- The incident occurred near Port Macquarie, Australia, during a time of record flooding.
- Kristy Lees witnessed the encounter and described the kangaroo as "really big" and "very distressed."
- The kangaroo chased Mr. James and held him down in the water, appearing to try to drown him.
- Mr. James escaped when the kangaroo got spooked, likely by an approaching car.
- Kangaroos sometimes use water to defend themselves, although this usually involves animals like dogs.
- Flooding in New South Wales has been severe, leaving five people dead.
- Mr. James has had a previous encounter with a dangerous animal, being attacked by a great white shark a year earlier.
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