Kangaroo killed with crossbow Joondalup, WA (AU) Incident Date: Saturday, Dec 31, 2005 Disposition: Open Suspect(s) Unknown - We need your help!

Case ID: 6948 Classification: Shooting Animal: other wildlife View more cases in WA (AU) Login to Watch this Case

Wildlife officers are investigating the crossbow shooting of a kangaroo. CALM volunteers were forced to destroy the adult western grey kangaroo after the distressed animal was spotted in a Joondalup park with an arrow lodged in its chest.

Mr Hunter said kangaroos were a protected species and anyone caught illegally injuring them faced a fine of up to $50,000 under the Animal Welfare Act. "It would have been in a lot of pain," he said. "For someone to have shot it and leave it in that state is particularly callous."

Emma-Jane Morcombe, from the RSPCA, appealed for anyone with information to contact the society or CALM.

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The Sunday Times - January 15, 2006

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