Queensland woman sustains chest injuries in kangaroo 'incident'
A Queensland woman has sustained chest injuries after becoming involved in an "altercation" with a kangaroo.
Queensland Ambulance were called to Teemburra Dam, approximately 50km west of Mackay, after 7pm yesterday following reports of a kangaroo attack.
Paramedics treated a woman in her 30s for a chest injury and lacerations to her limbs.
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Kangaroos in the wild. AAP
She was taken to Mackay Hospital in a stable condition.
According to Queensland's Department of Environment and Science, dangerous kangaroo interactions with humans are rare.
"If you are approached by an aggressive kangaroo or wallaby you should keep it at a safe distance so that it can't kick or scratch," the Department recommends.
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Queensland Ambulance took the woman to Mackay Hospital in a stable condition. AAP
"For example, hold up a stick or branch, or stay behind a fence or a tree. Move away from the animal as quickly as you can.
"Turning your back on it and running could be dangerous as a large male can easily outrun you and still kick at the same time."
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