2 if alive call the Ranger- you can get the number by phoning 1223 and asking for the Ranger or Shire Office in whatever location youre in.
What should you do if you hit a kangaroo. Wild animals become stressed by handling so you should seek expert advice before handling an injured animal. Call the nearest ranger station or. The animal should then be handled in any sort of material a towel blanket clothing to protect both you and the animal.
Call the relevant wildlife rescue service or police. Its safer if its a roo. If you do have to hit it though make sure to take your hand off the horn otherwise the air bag deploying will break your arm as it throws your arm into your face most likely either breaking your.
To report any injured kangaroos accidents involving kangaroos or carcasses on road sides you should contact Access Canberra on 13 22 81. I disagree when you say swerving to miss a roo is the safer. I concur with you with a B-double in my rear view Id sooner hit the roo than brake or have the brakes applied for me.
The exception is when there is a territorial issue in play. Most adult kangaroos or wallabies that are found are injured due to a vehicle strike. If the animal is alive approach.
If you hit a kangaroo here is what you should do. Use that as a bit of a scoop she said. Do call a kangaroo sanctuary if you see an injured roo.
After youre on the road. 50 tinned full cream evaporative milk and 50 warm water and sweetened with honey. Find a safe place to stop.