Man Saves Dog from Kangaroo Attack in Water with Quick Thinking

It's a miracle that a quick-thinking man was able to save his dog from a kangaroo attack in the water.

The man's dog had wandered into the water's edge, where a kangaroo was waiting. The kangaroo, startled by the dog's presence, charged towards it.

The man sprang into action, grabbing a nearby stick to defend his dog. He used the stick to fend off the kangaroo, creating enough distance for his dog to escape.

The man's swift thinking and bravery likely saved his dog's life.

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Mick Moloney's dog, Hatchi, was in a headlock with the kangaroo, with water gushing out of his mouth and him yelping badly.

The whole ordeal started when Moloney realized his dog was missing, and he spotted the kangaroo holding Hatchi underwater near the Murray River.

Hatchi was being held underwater by the kangaroo for about 15 seconds before Moloney intervened.

The kangaroo was described as "massive" and "jacked" by Moloney, who was shocked by its size and muscular build.

Moloney managed to capture the entire confrontation on video, which he later uploaded to Facebook.

Kangaroo attacks on humans are uncommon, but they do occur. Earlier this month, a 74-year-old man was hospitalized after being attacked by a kangaroo in Australia.

Most kangaroo attacks on humans are likely because a dominant male kangaroo has mistaken the human for another male kangaroo. They are powerful animals, mostly involving kicking people leading to bruising and puncture wounds from their sharp toe claws.

Kangaroos may attack dogs to protect themselves, as they are natural predators of kangaroos. In fact, kangaroos often drown their hunting dogs when cornered.

Kangaroos will defend themselves when cornered, and that's exactly what happened in the case of Hatchi, the dog who got dragged into the water by a kangaroo.

They may use their strength to drag their attackers into the water, where it's harder for them to breathe.

This behavior is surprisingly common, as kangaroos often use streams and dams as a safe haven from predators.

In fact, according to The Conversation, domestic dogs and dingos are primary predators of kangaroos.

A large male kangaroo has the height and upper-body strength to kill any dog that enters the water.

Kangaroos have been known to hold their attackers underwater with their hind legs while fighting them off with their front legs.

This was the case in a 2004 incident where a kangaroo drowned one of four dogs being walked by two women by a pond.

The kangaroo's powerful legs allowed it to overpower the dog, and the women were left shocked and screaming.

A man in Australia recently found himself in a terrifying situation when a kangaroo attacked his dog, holding it underwater in the Murray River.

The man, Mick Moloney, was on a morning walk with his dog Hatchi when the kangaroo seized the dog and tried to drown it.

Kangaroo attacks on humans are uncommon, but they can be serious, with most attacks involving kicking that leads to bruising and puncture wounds from their sharp toe claws.

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Moloney, a former police officer and martial artist, fought off the kangaroo to save his dog's life.

The kangaroo was described as "massive" and "jacked", with muscles that seemed almost superhuman.

In fact, kangaroos are powerful animals that can easily overpower dogs, and they often defend themselves by dragging their attackers into the water.

Moloney managed to surface after being pushed underwater by the kangaroo, and he and his dog were mostly unscathed.

It's worth noting that kangaroos will often seek refuge in streams and dams, standing in the water while dogs pace the shore, and they can easily kill any dog that enters the water.

To avoid such encounters, it's essential to keep your dog on a leash and remain cautious when walking in areas where wild kangaroos may be present.

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