Over the past few days, the escaped kangaroo has hopped into the hearts of many – all hoping for her safe return. She has been rescued safely (see below).
Now, due to the high level of public interest, Durham Police is releasing the body-worn camera footage.
The entire incident was not recorded – currently officers are not required to activate their cameras for interactions with kangaroos as per the DRPS directive (currently under roo-view). This camera recording of the kangaroo was triggered when the she nudged one of the responding officers, explained the police.
- Kangaroos are the largest marsupials on Earth and can reach heights from between 3-8 feet and can weigh between 40 and 200 pounds
- Comfortable hopping speed is 20-25kmh but speeds of up to 70kmh can be attained over short distances
- They are more active at night
- They’re left-handed
- Some can hop 25 feet
- They use their tails as a fifth leg – grabbing it by the tail is the safest way to “catch” it
Kangaroo rescued by ‘roo-tine’ patrol to be sent to Quebec soon
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