HisFirst Posted December 5, 2016 Group: Royal Member Followers: 21 Topic Count: 315 Topics Per Day: 0.11 Content Count: 3,491 Content Per Day: 1.26 Reputation: 2,582 Days Won: 3 Joined: 09/25/2016 Status: Offline Share Posted December 5, 2016 https://www.google.com.au/amp/s/amp.smh.com.au/wa-news/mystery-video-of-man-fighting-kangaroo-to-save-pet-dog-goes-viral-20161204-gt3qv8.html?client=ms-android-optus-au Video goes viral of man punching a kangaroo in face after 'roo choke holds his pet dog....! The man works at a zoo:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ladypeartree Posted December 5, 2016 Group: Royal Member Followers: 37 Topic Count: 537 Topics Per Day: 0.08 Content Count: 32,614 Content Per Day: 5.01 Reputation: 23,212 Days Won: 216 Joined: 06/21/2006 Status: Online Birthday: 02/23/1953 Share Posted December 5, 2016 HHmmm not sure I believe this one at all ... if the dogs were " hunting " the kangaroo it has every right to defend itself and from what I have heard about kangaroos if the guy had hit it he would have been flat on his back from the back leg kick not shouting at the roo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HisFirst Posted December 5, 2016 Group: Royal Member Followers: 21 Topic Count: 315 Topics Per Day: 0.11 Content Count: 3,491 Content Per Day: 1.26 Reputation: 2,582 Days Won: 3 Joined: 09/25/2016 Status: Offline Author Share Posted December 5, 2016 Its possible that its all a joke - it was uploaded by an American via an Aussie. I think the dogs were "pig hunting". The roo did kick out with its legs at the dog - lucky the dog jumped back. For sure, the roo would've floored that guy if it got serious. Red male roos have muscles upon muscles - they are not to be messed with - however, this particular roo wasn't a big red....just big!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HisFirst Posted December 5, 2016 Group: Royal Member Followers: 21 Topic Count: 315 Topics Per Day: 0.11 Content Count: 3,491 Content Per Day: 1.26 Reputation: 2,582 Days Won: 3 Joined: 09/25/2016 Status: Offline Author Share Posted December 5, 2016 (edited) A Big Red Edited December 5, 2016 by HisFirst Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SavedOnebyGrace Posted December 5, 2016 Group: Royal Member Followers: 0 Topic Count: 11 Topics Per Day: 0.04 Content Count: 4,051 Content Per Day: 15.58 Reputation: 5,189 Days Won: 0 Joined: 07/30/2023 Status: Offline Share Posted December 5, 2016 I saw the video this morning on Fox News. The kangaroo looked surprised when the man led with his right to its face. He let the dog go which he had in a headlock and just stood there until the man started walking away. This is evidently common in Australia. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HisFirst Posted December 5, 2016 Group: Royal Member Followers: 21 Topic Count: 315 Topics Per Day: 0.11 Content Count: 3,491 Content Per Day: 1.26 Reputation: 2,582 Days Won: 3 Joined: 09/25/2016 Status: Offline Author Share Posted December 5, 2016 (edited) 10 hours ago, ladypeartree said: HHmmm not sure I believe this one at all ... if the dogs were " hunting " the kangaroo it has every right to defend itself and from what I have heard about kangaroos if the guy had hit it he would have been flat on his back from the back leg kick not shouting at the roo http://www.9news.com.au/national/2016/12/05/15/26/goo-v-roo-the-real-story-of-a-boar-hunt-for-a-dying-mate This explains the reason for the "pig hunting" trip - it is a fair dinkum video believe it or not? RE: Saved By One Grace, no this isn't a common occurance in Australia. Not many people would "take on" a kangaroo - the guy was protecting his dog. Edited December 5, 2016 by HisFirst Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SavedOnebyGrace Posted December 5, 2016 Group: Royal Member Followers: 0 Topic Count: 11 Topics Per Day: 0.04 Content Count: 4,051 Content Per Day: 15.58 Reputation: 5,189 Days Won: 0 Joined: 07/30/2023 Status: Offline Share Posted December 5, 2016 50 minutes ago, HisFirst said: RE: Saved By One Grace, no this isn't a common occurance in Australia. Not many people would "take on" a kangaroo - the guy was protecting his dog. You misunderstood what I was saying. I was repeating what I heard on TV which said it was common for kangaroos to go after dogs, not guys/gals punching kangaroos. This may be a mistake, but that's what the news reader on Fox News said. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SavedOnebyGrace Posted December 5, 2016 Group: Royal Member Followers: 0 Topic Count: 11 Topics Per Day: 0.04 Content Count: 4,051 Content Per Day: 15.58 Reputation: 5,189 Days Won: 0 Joined: 07/30/2023 Status: Offline Share Posted December 5, 2016 3 minutes ago, Davida said: Who wouldn't try to save your dog? That was a big dog too...I don't think the guy was wrong to punch the Kangaroo, I'd rather do that then get kicked by one. I was surprised the kangaroo didn't go after the guy. I didn't hear any sound but I bet the dog was yelping loud and that's why the guy ran over to protect his dog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SavedOnebyGrace Posted December 5, 2016 Group: Royal Member Followers: 0 Topic Count: 11 Topics Per Day: 0.04 Content Count: 4,051 Content Per Day: 15.58 Reputation: 5,189 Days Won: 0 Joined: 07/30/2023 Status: Offline Share Posted December 5, 2016 That's exactly what I thought. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HisFirst Posted December 6, 2016 Group: Royal Member Followers: 21 Topic Count: 315 Topics Per Day: 0.11 Content Count: 3,491 Content Per Day: 1.26 Reputation: 2,582 Days Won: 3 Joined: 09/25/2016 Status: Offline Author Share Posted December 6, 2016 8 hours ago, Davida said: Who wouldn't try to save your dog? That was a big dog too...I don't think the guy was wrong to punch the Kangaroo, I'd rather do that then get kicked by one. Yes, we would all protect our dog.? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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