Australian woman attacked by kangaroo, rescued by dog




An elderly woman was attacked by a large kangaroo on a farm in Australia and was lucky to be alive after a pet dog leapt to her aid, her son said Saturday.

 

The 2 meter tall kangaroo lunged without warning Friday at 65-year-old Rosemary Neal as she went to check on some horses on her property, son Darren Neal said. "The kangaroo just jumped up and launched straight at her," he said. "He hit her once and she just dropped and rolled. My dog heard her screaming and bolted down and chased him off." (AP)