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Man fights off 7-foot kangaroo to rescue his dog

Wednesday, 17/01/2024, 15:41 (GMT+7)

A man fights off a 7-foot kangaroo, bulging with muscles, that stood in the water to rescue his dog.

If you are in Australia, spotting a kangaroo is normal, but it's quite unusual if you spot one very far away outside Australia.

The kangaroo, a famous species as tall as humans, has become a formidable opponent. There have been recorded cases of kangaroos not only attacking pets but also humans.

The video was shared on TikTok by @MildurMartialArts1 provides proof of this

The video showed a man fighting off a 7-foot kangaroo to rescue his dog

A man punches a kangaroo to rescue his pet dog.

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The poor dog was seen gasping for air, water spilling out of his mouth as he was being doused by the huge kangaroo. Image Credits: @milduramartialarts1/Tiktok

In the video shared on Tiktok by @MilduraMartialArts, Mick Moloney, a former police officer from Mildura, Victoria, captured something bizarre and unexpected when he fought the kangaroo. 

The video showed Mick Moloney face-to-face with a 6-foot-5-inch tall kangaroo as he attempted to rescue his beloved pet dog, Hutchy.

The beginning of the video showed a formidable kangaroo standing tall in the water, fixating its gaze on him. The situation becomes more intense when he spots the wild animal drowning his dog.

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The video, shared by @milduramartialarts1, depicted a kangaroo bulging with muscles and attempting to drown the dog. Image Credits: @milduramartialarts1/Tiktok

The kangaroo tried to drown the dog. 

In the footage, Mick Moloney discovers his pet Hutchy submerged, gasping for air, and screaming after being drowned by the huge kangaroo. 

Mick Moloney attempted to scare the kangaroo away, but his effort failed. He then focused on fighting off a 7-foot kangaroo to rescue his dog.

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Moloney began to run into the water to take on the kangaroo and rescue his dog. Image Credits: @milduramartialarts1/Tiktok

Mick Moloney documented the chaos with the huge kangaroo to rescue his dog.

Mick Moloney uses his phone to capture the unfolding drama. Moloney, in a bid to save Hutchy, wades into the water. 

The video showed the kangaroo holding the dog with both hands. Then, Moloney commands it to release his pet. 

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In the video, Moloney was seen punching a 7-foot kangaroo that was drowning his dog. Image Credits: @milduramartialarts1/Tiktok

Miraculously, the kangaroo complies, but then a ferocious kangaroo lunges to take a swipe at the dog owner.

Conquences that Moloney emerges with a few scratches after what he describes as "a bit of a wrestle" As  Moloney and Hutchy scramble to get away, the kangaroo raises its huge arms once more.

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The viral video showed the kangaroo standing in the water and attempting to drown the pet dog. Image Credits: @milduramartialarts1/Tiktok

Then, both Hutchy and the kangaroo reportedly came out of the encounter mainly unharmed.

In another video, a man used his bare hands to punch a kangaroo when he saw the animal threatening his pet dog.

The video was captured in a remote area of Australia, showing a man driving to find his dog and suddenly discovering that the dog was being attacked and choked by a kangaroo.

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The video showed a huge kangaroo gripping the dog's neck. Image Credits: X

He was seen yelling loudly to call his dog to run towards him, but his effort failed as he couldn't escape. 

The kangaroo then immediately shifted its attention to the man, and the two stood in a stance like fighters preparing to engage in a fight.

However, the man then found a way to avoid a fight with the animal, while the kangaroo quickly left the scene.

The man immediately approached the two animals, who were still hugging each other, but the kangaroo refused to let go of the dog. The man had to threaten the kangaroo to release his pet dog. This man went on to beat the kangaroo to "get revenge" on his bullied dog.

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Man punches a kangaroo in the face to rescue his dog. Image Credits: X

The huge kangaroo turned his attention and attacked the man. However, the man then managed to avoid a fight with the kangaroo, which quickly left the scene.

The story of the owner fighting off a huge kangaroo to rescue his dog proves that owners will go to great lengths to protect their pets.

The video shows them taking extraordinary measures to protect their furry companions, even if it means facing off against a muscular kangaroo in the process.