Kangaroo campaign in Völkermarkt: police chase Mirko!

Kangaroo campaign in Völkermarkt: police chase Mirko!

Stausee Edling, Völkermarkt, Österreich - Völkermarkt - On December 16, 2024, the police noticed during their patrol service that a kangaroo was seen in the area of ​​the Edling reservoir. The officials immediately made their way to the reservoir, where she met a witness who had a current photo of the fleeting animal. After the kangaroo had disappeared in the meantime, an immediate search was started in cooperation with the St. Peter am Wallersberg volunteer fire brigade as well as the already identified pet owner and other volunteers. This quick reaction was crucial how meinbezirk.at reported.

The intensive search led the emergency services to a stream bed, where the kangaroo was finally sighted. However, due to its agile evasive maneuvers, a number of attempts to capture the shy animal failed. It was only through a coordinated strategy that included the circle of the kangaroos was the key to success. The animal realized that an escape was impossible and, after some hesitation, could be arrested by its owner almost without resistance using a network. The police said that the kangaroo "Mirko" can enjoy another quiet evening with his family in Dullach. A gratifying conclusion for everyone involved after this unexpected adventure, which caused excitement in Völkermarkt.