Imagine enjoying a peaceful morning walk by the River when an unexpected and bizarre incident shatters the tranquility.
In Mildura, Australia, this extraordinary scenario became a reality for resident Mick Moloney, when he found himself having an MMA bout with a very muscular kangaroo that was holding his dog Hatchi hostage.
The Unusual Encounter
According to ABC News, Mick Moloney was stretching by a log near the Murray River, when he noticed that his beloved Akita, Hatchi, was missing.
His search led him to a peculiar sight: a massive kangaroo standing with its arms in the water, staring at him intently. This was the start of a rather unusual encounter.
Mick described the unexpected turn of events, “After about 15 seconds, Hatchi came up, and he was in a headlock with this kangaroo. Water was just gushing out of his mouth, and he yelped quite badly.” Understandably alarmed, Mick knew he had to intervene.
The Kangaroo’s Unusual Strength
However, Mick was taken aback by the kangaroo’s sheer strength, describing it as if “this thing’s just got out of jail” due to its well-defined muscles.
Mick Moloney eventually engaged in a tussle with the kangaroo in the murky waters. He described the kangaroo’s attempt to kick him and how he managed to free Hatchi. Fortunately, he succeeded, and his dog was safe.
After the fight, the kangaroo stood rooted and gave him a death stare, and Mick then splashed water at the kangaroo as a final f- you before huddling away back to shore.
Humor Amidst the Chaos
He recorded the surreal encounter, thinking, “no-one is going to believe this.”
True to his expectations, the video went viral, garnering millions of views across various social media platforms. The astonishing footage of Mick’s showdown with the kangaroo left viewers in awe and disbelief.
Mick posted the video on his Facebook page, where it quickly gained popularity, with over 300 shares. People found humor in the unusual situation, even coming up with playful terms like “roo-jitsu” to describe the encounter.
Despite the chaos, Mick Moloney clarified that he loves animals and had no intention of being cruel. He expressed his amazement at the kangaroo’s strength and humorously concluded, “Let’s just call it a draw.”