Wildlife rescuers have saved an injured kangaroo trapped below a steep embankment at Upper Coliban Reservoir.
A woman fishing nearby called Wildlife Victoria after hearing scratching noises and discovering the struggling kangaroo in the water.
Macedon Ranges rescuers Sue Anderson and Norm Martin hurried to the scene.
“We assessed the situation and I darted the kangaroo from the top of the embankment,” Sue said.
“Once it was starting to get unsteady I clambered down and grabbed it before its head went under. I got a stretcher and got it underneath the kangaroo.
“Norm ran ropes from a tree, which I tied to a stretcher. I called on two of the people fishing nearby to help pull myself and the sedated kangaroo up the shaley embankment.”
Sue said all went well with the rescue. The kangaroo had cuts to its feet and was taken to a vet for assessment.
She thanked the Good Samaritan for getting help to the scene and encouraged people to do the same if they see injured or distressed wildlife.
For injured wildlife, call 8400 7300.
