You can contact a vet or a local wildlife rescue organisation for guidance.

If you hit a kangaroo. Pull over where safe. If the kangaroo is alive dont attempt to move it or help it. While driving on Australian roads around the Murray River region there are numerous forms of wildlife including kangaroos possums koalas wombats birds snakes lizards and much more.

Pull over as soon as its safe to do so. If its safe to do so try to gently steer or swerve but only once youve slowed down. And take the roo to.

They will help you out. Call the relevant wildlife rescue service or police. What to do if you hit a kangaroo possum wombat or koala.

If you need to transport the animal anywhere be sure to cover its claws and mouth in case the animal wakes whilst in transit and panics. Find out more about QBE Comprehensive Car Insurance. Approach the animal but be careful when approaching Kangaroos or Emus they have very strong legs and could easily hurt you if they are distressed or injured which they would likely be if you just hit them.

If the animal is lying in the middle of the road only approach it if there is no traffic around and it is safe to do so. What to do if you hit a roo Miss Yeomans told Canstar the first thing to do is to pull over if it is safe to do so and ensure everyone in the car is okay. If you come across a kangaroo brake to avoid a collision dont swerve.

Approach the animal with caution. If you hit a Kangaroo or any other animal-1 stop and make sure its alive or dead- drive back to where the animal is rather than get out and walk. Kangaroos can get aggressive and fight back if they feel threatened.