Another reminder that despite their somewhat cute appearance, kangaroos are yes, still wild animals.
An 80-year-old man has been injured after being attacked by a kangaroo on Thursday morning at Bendalong, located in New South Wales, Australia.
SEE ALSO: Buff kangaroo probably has a very particular set of skills, and will find youHe suffered multiple cuts to his lower legs in the attack, according to a NSW Ambulance statement.
It was an unfortunate incident for the man, who fed local kangaroos every morning — in this case, one of the kangaroos became aggressive.
The offending kangaroo. Credit: ambulance NSW "He’s a lovely bloke who spoils them a little, feeding them jam and cream on toast. On this occasion one of the roos was in a bad mood and pushed him over," Rob Hilliar, a paramedic who attended the scene, said in a statement.
The elderly man was treated at the scene and was transferred to Milton Ulladulla Hospital.
Credit: ambulance nsw NSW Ambulance said they've dealt with 38 incidents involving kangaroos in the three months between August and October this year, mostly involving collisions with vehicles.
They're not just cute creatures, people.
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