He needed help.
Rescuer Braves Icy Water to Save Injured Kangaroo
Driving along a quiet Australian road last month, a woman’s heart sank when a kangaroo suddenly hopped into her path and was struck by her car. Distraught, she immediately contacted Murrindindi Ranges Wildlife Shelter for help.
By the time shelter founder Kate Turner reached the scene, the injured ‘roo had dragged himself into a drainage pit, perhaps seeking shelter from danger.
“As I approached, he slipped back into the water and disappeared into the drain,” Turner recalled. “There was no way he could get out on his own — he would have died there.”
Realizing there was no time to waste, Turner waded into the freezing water, guiding a net under the kangaroo and carefully maneuvering him out of the confined space. Every movement was deliberate, ensuring she didn’t worsen his injuries.
The effort left Turner physically drained, so she called in reinforcements. With the help of a friend and a nearby farmworker, she was able to lift the kangaroo into her car and rush him to the shelter.
Veterinarians diagnosed him with a fractured pelvis, but with treatment, rest, and dedicated care, he is now well on his way to recovery. Soon, he’ll be released back into the wild — free to hop through the bush once again.
“It was tough work,” Turner said, “but when an animal needs help, you just do it.”