11/10/2026
Horrific.
The aftermath of Irresponsible dog ownership coupled with North East Link Project failing the community and our wildlife by refusing to deliver the previously approved underground wildlife crossing at Lower Plenty Rd Yallambie!
Anthony Carbines MP this is on your watch!
Michelle Kennedy for Ivanhoe
Oscar Lopez - Liberal for Ivanhoe
Nina Crawley - Greens Candidate for Ivanhoe
Aiv Puglielli - Greens MP for North-East Metro
milne for Ivanhoe
Richard Welch MP
Lucas Deviesseux
Banyule City Council
💔 A HORRIFIC ATTACK — YALLAMBIE
Today, our Wildlife Rescuers’ volunteers attended an incredibly distressing incident involving a kangaroo that was viciously mauled by a German Shorthaired Pointer.
Between approximately 10:00 and 10:30 am, the attack occurred in full view of passing traffic and members of the public on Lower Plenty Road, Yallambie. Reports indicate that the dog chased the kangaroo south along Crew Street, with witnesses stating that the dog was at a nearby park without its owner.
As the attack unfolded, horrified locals stepped in and managed to scare the dog away from the kangaroo. Footage from the scene shows the devastating aftermath, with the kangaroo struggling to breathe after being grabbed around the throat.
It is difficult to comprehend the fear and suffering this kangaroo endured.
The dog was eventually contained and taken to a local veterinary clinic where it was returned to the owner.
Witnesses who captured video footage of the horrific incident have handed it over to police. We have also received a report from a local resident alleging that this dog has attacked before, a matter that deserves to be taken seriously by the relevant authorities.
This incident is a devastating reminder of the responsibility that comes with owning a dog. Dogs must be properly supervised and securely controlled to prevent these entirely avoidable encounters and to protect our precious native wildlife.
If you witnessed this incident on Lower Plenty Road or Crew Street this morning, between 10:00 and 10:30 am, or have any information that may assist, please reach out to us or contact Banyule Council.
Please share this post so we can reach anyone who may have witnessed what happened.
To the locals who stepped in to stop this attack and protect the kangaroo, thank you. 🙏🏻
To the Police for attending, keeping eyes on the kangaroo and slowing traffic, thank you. 🙏🏻
To our volunteers who attended today, thank you for your kindness and compassion dealing with this traumatised kangaroo, for ending his pain and suffering and then transporting him to his final resting place. 🙏🏻
