

A kangaroo is recovering after a torrid morning that saw it rescued from a Queensland waterway and then attacked by dogs as it was drying off.

A picture shows the marsupial’s head poking up behind a seawall in the Brisbane suburb of Sandgate.

View photos Emergency crews were called to help a roo stuck in Brisbane on Thursday. Source: @QldFES/ Twitter More

Fortunately emergency services were alerted and they quickly hopped into action.

“Luckily, Skippy still has a few friends ever true, and our Sandgate crew were able to work with @ QldPolice to successfully help this little guy free,” Qld Fire & Emergency wrote on Twitter.

View photos The animal appeared to be healthy when it was rescued. Source: @QldFES/ Twitter More

The animal was brought up out of the water and lifted over the edge of the seawall.

View photos Crews received calls about the marsupial at about 7.30am on Thursday and were fortunately able to help. Source: @QldFES/ Twitter More

The animal appeared to be healthy, according to a spokesperson for the Queensland Fire and Emergency Service.

The kangaroo jumped off into the bush following its scary encounter, however it is believed it was soon attacked by one dog in a yard and another on a street.

The RSPCA reports the tenacious roo had to be sedated while treated for minor injuries but is doing okay.

What’s that Skippy? The tide’s on the up and you’re stuck behind Sandgate’s seawall, needing our crews to save the day? Luckily, Skippy still has a few friends ever true, and our Sandgate crew were able to work with @QldPolice to successfully help this little guy free! pic.twitter.com/LOexKTaQIZ — Qld Fire & Emergency (@QldFES) June 14, 2018



