About this case
The Conservation Regulator is calling on the public for information about two eastern grey kangaroos allegedly attacked by two dogs near Blessington Parade in Lalor on 22 December 2023.
A member of the public reported the incident to Wildlife Victoria after observing a male drive away with the two pet dogs and leaving the seriously injured kangaroos at the scene.
The kangaroos were subsequently euthanised by a wildlife carer due to the severity of their wounds. A very young joey was also found at the scene and was taken to a local wildlife shelter for rehabilitation.
All wildlife, including kangaroos, are protected in Victoria under the Wildlife Act 1975 and it is illegal to hunt, take, destroy, injure, or interfere with them without authorisation and severe penalties apply.
The maximum penalty for hunting, taking, or destroying wildlife is $9,615.
