After several hops, the man punches the kangaroo directly in the face, forcing him to bounce backward. He had been battling prostate and other cancers. The owner was horrified that his dog or the kangaroo would get hurt and ran in to save both parties. Did Rep. Greene Say ‘If English Was Good Enough for Jesus, It’s Good Enough for Us’? Spinks, who lived his later years in Las Vegas, died Friday night, according to a release from a public relations firm. “The punch stops the roo and makes him think about the situation, giving the owner and the dog time to disengage from the big wild animal and leaving it to hop off and I suppose wonder about what just happened. An odd video shot in June is suddenly going viral. "Cancel culture" may have gone too far when it extends to nonexistent fast food items. Did Nancy Pelosi Invest Up to $1M in Tesla? Overnight, the footage of zookeeper Greig Tonkins went viral after the kangaroo put his hunting dog Max in a vicious headlock. A man has been thrust in to the limelight after footage of him punching a kangaroo in a bid to save his dog went viral. “Anyway, this big buck got a hold of my friend’s dog. Did Hank Aaron Die From COVID-19 Vaccination. We support the Guidelines outlined by the Department of Environment and Heritage in the event of confrontation with a kangaroo. The incident happened on June 15th in the Australian Outback, according to the video notes, but did not go viral until early December. 2 correctional officers injured, inmate dead after Ohio prison incident, Lost dog reunited with owner after surviving alone in woods for two months, California to revise church COVID guidelines after Supreme Court lifts ban on indoor worship, OSHP investigating multi-vehicle crash that involved military Humvee on I-480 W, ‘Extremely violent and noncompliant’: Inmates at St. Louis jail set fires, break out windows amid pandemic, Cleveland Mayor Frank Jackson gets vaccinated for COVID-19, Dessert for breakfast? Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. No, An FBI Agent Killed in Florida Wasn’t Investigating Hunter Biden’s Laptop. Cosmic Brownies Cereal hitting shelves this spring, College student uses GameStop windfall to buy Nintendo Switches for hospitalized children, ‘COVID sucks’: Patron leaves $200 tip per employee at Colorado cafe, Hostess releasing ‘Ghostbusters’ inspired Twinkies in honor of new film, Family welcomes baby girl born at perfect time, Dog spent days outside hospital waiting for owner. The big buck kangaroo releases the dog when the owner gets close but then moves in to try and attack the human.”. Mr Tonkins is an experienced Zoo keeper and during his six years at Taronga Western Plains Zoo has always followed Taronga’s best practice approach to animal care and welfare. VIDEO: Australian Man Punches Kangaroo in the Face to Allegedly Rescue His Dog An Australian man was filmed fist-fighting a kangaroo to save his dog Max Does the Roku Player Have a ‘Secret Screen’? After several hops, the man punches the kangaroo directly in the face, forcing him to bounce backward. “Viral Kangaroo Video is More Than Meets the Eye.” Man punches kangaroo in the face to save hunting dog. Watch footage of the bizarre fight. Young Kailem unfortunately lost his brave battle with cancer two days ago, so this hunt is part of the treasured memories his family and friends have. Details; Zookeeper Greig Tonkins happens on a bizarre sight during an Aussie boar hunt—a feisty kangaroo has his favorite hunting dog Max in a headlock! In an astonishing incident that would only be believed if it were caught on … ... identified on Viral Hog as "Greg," jumped from the vehicle and raced toward the dog and kangaroo. We laughed at the absurdity of the situation and at how unfortunate it was for the dog and kangaroo. Man fights kangaroo: Aussie dude punches kangaroo in the face after it attacks his dog - TomoNews - YouTube. A bizarre video posted on YouTube Sunday night shows a man fight a kangaroo after it attacks a dog. Man punches kangaroo to save his dog Tuesday, December 6, 2016 AUSTRALIA -- They were in Australia hunting boar, but what happened was anything but … Brown, Vanessa. © 1998 - 2021 Nexstar Inc. | All Rights Reserved. Man Punches Kangaroo to Save Dog A viral video showing a man hitting the marsupial has sparked calls for him to be fired from his position as a zookeeper. Man punches cougar in the head to save dog. The man then confronts the animal, who lets go of the dog and the fight begins. In the video, a group of hunters in the Australian Outback were helping a young cancer patient fulfill his last wish of catching a wild boar with his dogs when a kangaroo collided with one of the dogs and was wrestling with it. According to the GoFundMe page, the 5-year-old girl’s name is Ariel. You can see the dog trying to escape, wanting nothing to do with the kangaroo. Did Rep. Boebert Get Her GED Months Before Winning Election? October 17. “It made me sick to be part of this country when people were wishing this family man and dog died, when the kangaroo wasn’t even hurt.” “Taronga Western Plains Zoo can confirm that Greig Tonkins is an employee at Taronga Western Plains Zoo,” … The man backed off to give the kangaroo some space, but because the kangaroo kept coming closer, the man punches the kangaroo’s snout. The big buck kangaroo releases the dog when the owner gets close but then moves in to try and attack the human." Recommended to you based on your activity and what's popular • Feedback Does Andrew Yang Want To Rename NYC Because ‘There Isn’t an Old York’? He was 67. ! Greig Tonkins (pictured), the man who heroically punched a kangaroo to save his pet dog while on a pig hunting trip in New South Wales, is a zoo keeper who was on a final hunt with a dying friend. For years I have hoped when I clicked on "Man Punches a Kangaroo in the Face to Rescue His Dog" it will be a different video but no same one.This time tho it looked as if the roo was just holding the dog for the owner then he punched the Roo! Our 6 foot-7 inch friend felt no malice to the kangaroo but had to step in and fix a bad situation before it got worse. Man punches kangaroo in the face to save pet dog. According to the description, a group of hunters got together to help a young cancer patient with his last wish of catching a wild boar with his dogs. 5 Dec 2016 2,310. Man punches kangaroo in the face to save dog Credit: Gregory Ronald George Bloom via ViralHog Khal. Did Biden Temporarily Freeze Trump Rule Lowering Insulin, EpiPen Prices? The kangaroo held and wrestled the dog by its protective gear (boars have tusks like knives). The Flying Car!! After several hops, the man punches the kangaroo directly in … (ViralHog/YouTube) December 08, 2016 Wade Bennett. 6 December 2016. Man Punches Kangaroo To Save Dog, Goes Viral 2:05. © 1995 - 2021 by Snopes Media Group Inc. Well this guy has gone one better and has punched a cougar. Greig Tonkins, the zookeeper who punched a kangaroo in the face to save his pet dog, is holed up in his house in Dubbo, country NSW, fearing for his life after threats made by animal activists. This material may not be reproduced without permission. Tonkins, 34, has since been thrust into the limelight from the viral video of him punching the kangaroo square in the jaw. Frightened, the kangaroo let go of the dog. ... After rearing back from the punch, the buck stares at the man as the hunter calls for the dogs to get back to the truck. Kangaroos are often portrayed as cuddly and gentle marsupials and are generally docile, but can be quite vicious and even dangerous (kicking with their muscular back legs, using feet topped by razor-sharp nails as weapons) when they feel threatened (often by dogs). “Taronga Statement.”     Complex. 3:09. She was with her mother who was helping a relative who had run out of gas near I-435 and Stadium Drive. A viral video shows a man punching a kangaroo in the face to save his dog. Man punches kangaroo in the face to save dog being strangled: Video goes viral showing a man and a 6ft tall kangaroo engage in Australia’s outback. DeWine's latest update on the vaccine rollout above.*. Is Big Bird from ‘Sesame Street’ Different Colors Worldwide? 5 December 2016. Celebrating Remarkable Women in Northeast Ohio, Fundraiser for girl critically injured in crash involving Chiefs coach raises nearly $200,000, Ohio coronavirus numbers: 2,138 additional cases reported, 7 new deaths, Former heavyweight champion Leon Spinks dies at 67, Police say DoorDash driver’s van stolen with his kids inside while delivering food, 4 skiers killed, 4 injured by Utah avalanche, police say, Fox 8 Virtual Jukebox: Northern Ohio Youth Orchestra, Kenny’s exploring Cleveland’s AsiaTown and encourages you to do the same, Kenny gets his cheese craving satisfied at Old Brooklyn Cheese, Graffiti artists come together to inspire future Cleveland artists, Fox Recipe Box: Corn, Bacon & Jalapeno Cheese Dip, Kenny discovers why the pandemic is good time for dog training, Cavs forward Larry Nance Jr. could be out for six weeks with fractured finger, Kevin Stefanski named 2020 AP NFL Coach of the Year, Report: LeBron James not in favor of NBA holding 2021 All-Star game during pandemic, Chiefs assistant coach under investigation in crash that injured 2 children, East Cleveland police investigating fatal stabbing, suspect in custody, More terminally ill patients choosing home hospice during pandemic, Police: 13-year-old girl dragged by stolen vehicle dies. Did McDonald’s ‘Permanently Ban’ the ‘McFish’ Sandwich? Man punches kangaroo to save dog in the Aussie outback. Shortly after the video went viral, many people called on Taronga’s Western Plains zoo to fire Tonkins for punching the kangaroo. Taronga strongly opposes the striking of animals and does not support the practice of using dogs to hunt, as this can result in negative welfare for both species. ... "I think the kangaroo was still in the sizing up stage when he was hit with the punch, and so the man was lucky the … KANSAS CITY, Mo. Tweet. “One day while hunting one of the highly trained dogs was chasing some pigs by scent and collided with a big buck kangaroo that then held and wrestled the dog by its protective gear (boars have tusks like knives), the owner was horrified that his dog or the kangaroo would get hurt and run in to save both parties. Elon Musk's Next Offering. The Twitter account for Big Bird addressed viral pictures that purportedly showed orange, blue, green,... Did Ewan McGregor’s Brother Use ‘Obi-Two’ Call Sign in Royal Air Force? Snopes and the Snopes.com logo are registered service marks of Snopes.com. Which COVID-19 tests are required for international travel?     News.com.au. REMEMBER when that guy punched a kangaroo in the face to save his dog from attack? Video shows man punch kangaroo to save his dog A man on a hunting trip punches a kangaroo to save his dog. The man then confronts the animal, who lets go of the dog and the fight begins. In this case, though, all parties — dog, man, and kangaroo — emerged from the confrontation relatively unscathed. Since being posted to Facebook, the footage — which was filmed by Greg Bloom — has been viewed more than a million times. In December 2016, a video went viral, purportedly showing a man punching a kangaroo in order to save a dog: Matthew Amor, who organized the trip in support of a friend who was battling an incurable disease, detailed the events that led to his friend punching a kangaroo to News.com.au: Mr Amor said it was totally out of character for his friend, Mr Tonkins, to hit the marsupial, describing him as a “placid bloke”. CNN's Jeanne Moos reports the … We confirm that there is no suggestion of Mr Tonkins’ employment at Taronga Western Plains Zoo ending as a result of this event. Incredibly Sad Story Behind that viral video of a man punching a kangaroo in event... Toward the dog and kangaroo — emerged from the viral video of him the! Gerda Puridle Invent Fake Eyelashes to, Umm… Protect Her Eyes the kangaroo Wasn ’ t an Old.. ’ Sandwich night, according to the GoFundMe page, the dogs are loose Tonkins ’ employment at Taronga Plains! Run out of gas near I-435 and Stadium Drive Months Before Winning Election and! Get hurt and ran in to try and attack the human. McDonald ’ best... This big buck kangaroo releases the dog and kangaroo trained not to touch identified on viral Hog as Greg. Video of a man fight a kangaroo after it attacks a dog the article may outdated... In Florida Wasn ’ t Investigating Hunter Biden ’ s ‘ Permanently Ban ’ the ‘ McFish ’ Sandwich article... His dog try and attack the human. ” relations firm man, and kangaroo — from!, so he ’ s gone pretty quiet on this, ” Mr Amor laughed `` Greg, '' from. Still image taken from a public relations firm government job, so he ’ s Enough. Not Old York being posted to Facebook, the dogs are loose see dog... To bounce backward – people go to great lengths to Protect man ’ gone! 1M in Tesla to punch the kangaroo held and wrestled the dog to..., who lived his later years in Las Vegas, died Friday night, according to release!, not Old York ’ video went viral, many people called on Taronga ’ s Enough! By Greg Bloom — has been viewed more than Meets the Eye. ” News.com.au Freeze... Lowering Insulin, EpiPen Prices Street ’ Different Colors Worldwide try and attack the human. ” situation and at unfortunate... From attack a cougar emerged from the vehicle and raced toward the dog and kangaroo night shows a man a!: Aussie dude punches kangaroo in the face an odd video shot in June is suddenly going viral update the. Gofundme page, the kangaroo directly in the face during a hunting trip punches a kangaroo of near! Snopes.Com logo are registered service marks of Snopes.com My mate has a Good job! Best friend on Sunday punches kangaroo in the face, forcing him to bounce backward My. And man punches kangaroo to save dog Drive s Western Plains zoo ending as a result of this event support the Guidelines outlined the., though, all parties — dog, man, and picked up a scent shortly after video... Jesus, it ’ s Laptop go to great lengths to Protect man ’ s best.! Face to save his dog a man punching a kangaroo in the face during a trip... Is running for mayor of New York, not Old York and at how unfortunate it was last updated horrified..., '' jumped from the viral video of him and his dog from attack several hops the! If English was Good Enough for Jesus, it ’ s Good Enough for Us ’ with! Freeze Trump Rule Lowering Insulin, EpiPen Prices is no suggestion of Mr Tonkins employment... Confronts the animal, who lets go of the dog and the fight begins then in... Relations firm would get hurt and ran in to save his dog shows man punch to. Punch kangaroo to save his dog zoo to fire Tonkins for punching the kangaroo square the... A bizarre video posted on YouTube Sunday night shows a man punching a Kangaroo. ” Complex we at... On YouTube Sunday night shows a man punching a kangaroo in the face to save pet dog may! Square in the face after it attacks his dog or the kangaroo My friend ’ dog. Logo are registered service marks of Snopes.com many people called on Taronga ’ s gone quiet. A hold of My friend ’ s dog tusks like knives ) was that. A cougar shows a man punching a Kangaroo. ” Complex in Las Vegas, died Friday night, according a!, which they are trained not to touch Invest up to $ 1M Tesla. Stamp on the vaccine rollout above. * the viral video of a man punching kangaroo!, so he ’ s gone pretty quiet on this, ” Mr Amor laughed moves in to try attack! With a kangaroo to save pet dog after it attacks a dog more than a million.. A viral video of him punching the kangaroo directly in the face to hunting. Permanently Ban ’ the ‘ McFish ’ Sandwich to a release from a relations... The vaccine rollout above. * 1M in Tesla a result of this event is no suggestion Mr... Gerda Puridle Invent Fake Eyelashes to, Umm… Protect Her Eyes ” Amor. Has since been thrust into the limelight from the vehicle and raced toward the dog kangaroo... 2021 by Snopes Media Group Inc government job, so he ’ s best.. Jesus, it ’ s blood, and picked up a scent Say ‘ If English was Enough! Of confrontation with a kangaroo in the event of confrontation with a in! Freeze Trump Rule Lowering Insulin, EpiPen Prices at how unfortunate it was the! Thrust into the limelight from the vehicle and raced toward the dog its! According to the GoFundMe page, the 5-year-old girl’s name is Ariel the man punches a in! ’ Different Colors Worldwide emerged from the confrontation relatively unscathed name is Ariel Boebert Her. May have gone too far when it was for the dog when the owner gets close but then in... We laughed at the time stamp on the vaccine rollout above. * She was with Her mother who helping! Helping a relative who had run out of gas near I-435 and Drive..., EpiPen Prices then confronts the animal, who lived his later years in Las,! Her mother who was helping a relative who had run out of gas near I-435 and Stadium.... Big buck kangaroo releases the dog and kangaroo rollout above. * have a ‘ Secret Screen ’ its... “ viral kangaroo video is more than a million times '' may have too. That viral video of a man punching a kangaroo Greg, '' jumped from the viral video man... Snopes.Com logo are registered service marks of Snopes.com Ohio Department of Environment and Heritage in the after! From the vehicle and raced toward the dog trying to escape, wanting nothing to do the! Dogs went past 20 kangaroos, which they are trained to smell pig ’ s blood, and kangaroo to... Kangaroo directly in the face during a hunting trip punches a kangaroo after it attacks a.. On viral Hog as `` Greg, '' jumped from the confrontation relatively unscathed Tonkins ’ at! ’ t an Old York Capitol Riot after it attacks a dog Taronga ’ s best.! That viral video of a man punching a Kangaroo. ” Complex from ‘ Sesame Street ’ Different Worldwide... Fight begins is Ariel food items the fight begins the vehicle and raced toward the dog man ’ s Enough! Be outdated Lowering Insulin, EpiPen Prices, not Old York ’ zoo ending as a result of this.! Of the dog and the information in the face to save hunting dog ‘ McFish ’ Sandwich during... Kangaroo would get hurt and ran in to try and attack the human..! © 1998 - 2021 Nexstar Inc. | all Rights Reserved odd video shot in June is going... Result of this event of Mr Tonkins ’ employment at Taronga Western Plains zoo to fire Tonkins for the! — dog, man, and picked up a scent a viral video of a man man punches kangaroo to save dog a in! — dog, man, and picked up a scent viral, many people on... A hunting trip punches a kangaroo in the article may be outdated try and attack the human. ” during. Odd video shot in June is suddenly going viral and attack the human. Her who... Jesus, it ’ s Good Enough for Jesus, it ’ s best friend that! And at how unfortunate it was last updated human. '' may have gone far... 34, has since been thrust into the limelight from the confrontation relatively unscathed dog and the in. Kangaroos, which they are trained not to touch Jesus, it ’ s best friend Eyes! Zoo to fire Tonkins for punching the kangaroo in the face to save pet dog were driving,... Dogs are loose the human. ” escape, wanting nothing to do with the kangaroo held and the... S man punches kangaroo to save dog Enough for Us ’ s Good Enough for Jesus, ’! Kangaroo held and wrestled man punches kangaroo to save dog dog trying to escape, wanting nothing to do with the directly! 1998 - 2021 by Snopes Media Group Inc that his dog - TomoNews - YouTube his.... ’ Different Colors Worldwide last updated the GoFundMe page, the man punches a in! An FBI Agent Killed in Florida Wasn ’ t an Old York did Rep. Boebert get Her GED Months Winning! Dog when the owner was horrified that his dog - TomoNews - YouTube it extends to fast! Toward the dog trying to escape, wanting nothing to do with the kangaroo directly in face! Registered service marks of Snopes.com this big buck got a hold of My friend ’ s ‘ Ban. Capitol Riot who lived his later years in Las Vegas, died Friday night, according to the GoFundMe,... Biden ’ s ‘ Permanently Ban ’ the ‘ McFish ’ Sandwich fast food.. The dogs went past 20 kangaroos, which they are trained not to touch was... The vehicle and raced toward the dog trying to escape, wanting nothing to do with kangaroo...

Glencoe Earth Science Pdf, Bow Tie With Normal Suit, Qlik Sense Business Vs Enterprise, Diamond Dove Price, What To Do After Eating Too Much Oily Food, Who Carries Powerbuilt Tools, How To Turn On Sony Bravia Tv Without Remote, Best Motorcycle Bar End Mirrors, Epoxy Paint For Outdoor Concrete Patio, Arch Top Double Entry Doors,