An Australian family befriended by a lonely kangaroo were given a shock when the kangaroo returned with its group of friends.

Justin and Bec Lorrimer, who are documenting their trip around Australia with children Jack, Billy and Charli, were surrounded by a mob of kangaroos last week and shared their experience on social media.

The couple had earlier been forced to lure lonely Sally the kangaroo from their caravan with food after the nosy neighbour came for an inspection.

View photos The Lorrimer family. Source: Facebook More

View photos Justin Lorrimer shares a video of the kangaroo mob. Source: Instagram More

“Off you go, outside!” Justin can be heard telling Sally in a video posted on social media.

“God she’s pushy. Outside please. Turn around, out you go.”

View photos Justin Lorrimer is seen trying to get Sally out of the caravan. Source: Instagram More

But Sally had other ideas, instead taking her time inspecting the family’s new living arrangements.

Eventually heavy duty mechanic Justin lured the young ‘roo out with food.

View photos Sally the visiting kangaroo. Source: Instagram More

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