Animals · South Australia, Australia
A juvenile kangaroo found exhausted in the open sea is pulled aboard and hops back to shore
A skipper spotted the animal about 3 km offshore, and a farmer and a diver helped bring it in.
Published 6 November 2026 · Original report 28 October 2026 · 3 min read
Originally reported by Good News Network (ABC News reported) on 28 October 2026
Read the full storyA juvenile kangaroo was found exhausted in the open sea about 3 km off Boston Bay in South Australia. Skipper Ryan Smith spotted it, and the crew pulled it aboard. Farmer Jake Murray scooped the animal up, and diver Miguel Villarroel, who is from Ecuador's Galapagos Islands, also helped. Hours later the kangaroo hopped off the beach under its own strength. The story was first reported by ABC News Australia, which spoke to Murray about the rescue. Animals can get into trouble far from where they belong, so a quick and careful response matters. The original report from Good News Network gives the full account.
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