QLD:Kangaroo shot through neck with arrow

AAP General News (Australia)
04-05-2011
QLD:Kangaroo shot through neck with arrow

BRISBANE, April 5 AAP - A cowardly attack on a kangaroo in Brisbane's bayside has left
the animal with an arrow through its neck.

Police were called in after the kangaroo was spotted about 7.30am (AEST) on Tuesday
in Buchanan Street, Rothwell.

They were not able to catch the animal so the Australia Zoo Rescue Service was called
upon to help and the animal was later taken to the Zoo's Wildlife Hospital for treatment.

An Australia Zoo spokesperson said in a statement that, after assessment by a hospital
vet, the arrow was removed and the wound was cleaned and treated.

"Antibiotics, fluids and pain relief medication were administered and the kangaroo
was kept under observation until it had made some recovery from the anaesthetic," the
spokesperson said.

The kangaroo has since been released into a safe location near the hospital where staff
can monitor its condition.

"In these circumstances, being able to return her to the wild so quickly gives her
and her joey the best chance possible," they said.

Police investigations are continuing and they are appealing to anyone who may have
information relating to the incident to call their local station or Crime Stoppers.

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KEYWORD: KANGAROO

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