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    The family are now calling on the state governmentto take action after hearing from residents that the attack on Dianne was not an isolated incident. Long-time Maaroom resident Linda O'Hare said kangaroos were "prolific" in the town. "We do have seasons where there aren't so many joeys born, but this one's been quite wet so there's a lot of them ar...

    The Department of Environment and Science (DES) says it is working with the Fraser Coast Regional Council following serious attacks by kangaroos on residents at Maaroom in the past year. "Encounters with aggressive kangaroos can be extremely distressing," a DES spokesperson said. "The department extends their sympathies to the family and friends of...

    The Fraser Coast Regional Council website said incidents between kangaroos and residents tended to arise after the breeding season. "Kangaroos and wallabies are an important part of local wildlife and generally live harmoniously within our community," it read. "At times these animals come into conflict with residents and there are recent instances ...

  2. Aug 19, 2022 · In July, a 67-year-old Sunshine Coast woman was brutally attacked by a kangaroo on a walk in Maaroom. She was bowled over by the large 'roo before it began kicking her until a man charged it...

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  3. Aug 19, 2022 · It urged people in Maaroom to steer clear of the kangaroos after a series of attacks over the last year. One of those was an attack on a 67-year-old woman back in July.

  4. Aug 20, 2022 · A mother kangaroo attacked a 67-year-old woman in Maaroom in late July, leaving her with a broken femur, numerous scratches, and bite marks.

  5. "Mum said to me on Tuesday it was the most terrifying thing that she's ever experienced in her life." Kangaroo attack at Maaroom on the Fraser Coast.

  6. A small town on Queensland’s Fraser Coast in Australia called Maaroom recently suffered from several severe attacks from their kangaroo population. Maaroom is a small village with only about 220 inhabitants, and they share their living space with wild kangaroos.

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