A three-year-old girl has suffered “serious” head lacerations after being attacked by a kangaroo on her family’s farm in regional NSW.
Emergency services were called to a house in Balgownie Drive in Armidale just before 5.30pm on Thursday.
The youngster suffered significant lacerations to her head, back and arm and was flown to John Hunter Hospital for further treatment.
Paramedics and a critical care doctor were called to the home where the girl’s condition was stabilised before the chopper arrived.
NSW Ambulance Inspector Brian Lakin said the incident was a reminder to take care around wild animals.
“The young patient had suffered a number of deep lacerations, including a wound to the side of her head as a result of this attack,” he said.
“There is no doubt this would have been a terrifying ordeal for the little girl, who appeared to be in shoxjmtzywck when paramedics arrived.
“This is a reminder to everyone about how unpredictable wild animals can be.”
The girl remains in a stable condition on Friday morning.
