Kangaroo shot in leg in horrific arrow attack at Lysterfield Lake

A kangaroo has been found with an arrow through his leg after a sickening attack near Lysterfield Lake. And after a growing number of shooting incidents, one wildlife rescuer has called for a crackdown on archery equipment. WARNING GRAPHIC IMAGES

Frank the Kangaroo was shot with an arrow near Lysterfield Lake.

A kangaroo is recovering after being shot in a disturbing arrow attack in Melbourne’s southeast.

The animal, nicknamed Frank, was discovered by rangers with an arrow through his left leg near the Lysterfield Lake yacht club on Saturday.

Wildlife rescuer Sue Johnston, who was part of the crew called in, said Frank had sustained a gash to the left side of his neck.

“He was in a lot of pain when we got there,” she said.

“When we sedated him and even at the vet, he was still writhing in pain.”

The animal was sedated, rushed to the vet and the arrow was removed.

“Having that happen right on our doorstep is very worrying,” she said.

Frank the kangaroo was rushed to a veterinary hospital and the arrow was removed.

Ms Johnston said Frank was recuperating at Five Freedoms Animal Rescue in the Macedon Ranges.

Five Freedoms operator and wildlife rescuer Manfred Zabinskas said the roo was doing “pretty well” given the circumstances.

“It’s early days, but he’s doing okay,” he said.

Frank the kangaroo was discovered with an arrow through his left leg at Lysterfield Lake. Picture: Supplied

“Fortunately, because he’s from such a public place he’s not scared of people.”

Mr Zabinskas said arrow attacks on native wildlife were becoming more common.

“We’re disgusted and frustrated that this keeps happening,” Mr Zabinskas said.

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“We need better restrictions on archery equipment or some kind of record of owners, because we see these used against animals all the time.”

The attack comes six months after two kangaroos were shot with arrows near Greenvale.

Ms Johnston reported the incident to the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning (DELWP) and Endeavour Hills police station.

“If anyone has any information, please contact the police or DELWP,” Ms Johnston said.

Lysterfield Park is known as a great place to see kangaroos and wallabies in the wild close to Melbourne. They are most active during the mornings and evenings.