Grateful kangaroo gives handshake to three men after being rescued from freezing lake
By MarissaRocks
Helping animals is a selfless act that often goes unrecognized. Animals may not express their gratitude towards their saviors, but there are rare moments when they show their appreciation in heartwarming ways. One such moment was captured when a rescued kangaroo offered a handshake to its rescuers.
As per Daily Mail Australia, David Boyd spotted a kangaroo in Lake Burley Griffin in Canberra struggling to get out of the freezing water. Fortunately, two courageous bystanders risked the frigid waters to save the animal from danger.
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The men approach carefully to not startle the kangaroo. Once they get close and try to grab its arms to lead it to safety, the kangaroo starts to flail its arms.
But undeterred, the men get hold of the animal and lead it out of the water.
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A third man helps lift the kangaroo onto dry land, and helps keep the scared and shivering animal calm.
While they seem gentle, kangaroos can be dangerous if they feel threatened. Their defenses include a strong punch akin to a boxer’s, sharp claws and a kick that experts say can disembowel a man.
Luckily, this kangaroo seemed to understand that these men were there to help — and in a heartwarming moment, even held out his paw as if to offer a handshake.
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“Aw, he’s thanking you,” the man filming the rescue is heard saying.
According to Daily Mail Australia, the kangaroo was in “shock,” and needed a half hour to calm down.
But according to Courier Mail, onlookers said the kangaroo eventually hopped along on its way, seemingly unharmed by the ordeal.
Watch the heartwarming video below:
It's heartwarming to see animals show gratitude towards their rescuers, and this kangaroo is no exception. Two brave bystanders in Canberra, Australia, risked their safety to rescue the animal from the freezing waters of Lake Burley Griffin. Daily Mail Australia reported that the grateful kangaroo extended its hand in appreciation to the men who saved him.
Let's applaud the kind actions of these rescuers and the sweet gesture from the kangaroo. Please share this heartwarming story!
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