A 67-YEAR-OLD man was left with scratches and lacerations after being attacked by a kangaroo in Bargara on Sunday night.

Queensland Ambulance Service paramedics were called to the incident about 6.20pm.

The man was transported to Bundaberg Hospital for treatment.

The NSW government offers the following advice on dealing with wild kangaroos:

Do not walk directly towards a kangaroo.

Do not stand up tall, stare or hold your arms out towards a kangaroo.

Do not go near kangaroos engaged in courtship or mating behaviour - for example, males sniffing, touching or moving round with females.

Do not go near male kangaroos that are sparring, fighting or showing off their size and strength to each other.

Do not go near a kangaroo that is growling or clucking.

Do not move between a female and her joey.

Do not allow your dog to approach a kangaroo. Kangaroos will vigorously defend themselves against dogs, and this may draw you into a dangerous situation.