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Surviving a Kangaroo Attack: Melanie's True Outback Encounter | E107
On this episode of The Crux True Survival Stories podcast, our story comes directly from one of our listeners. Tune in today as Kaycee interviews Melanie, an outdoor enthusiast who had a less than pleasant and unexpected encounter with a kangaroo. Originally from England, Melanie has lived in Australia since she was six months old and shares a love for outdoor activities with her son.
During the episode, Melanie recounts the dramatic story of hiking with her son, friends, and their children when they tried to free a baby kangaroo stuck in a fence. This well-intentioned act led to a terrifying attack by the mother kangaroo. Melanie describes how she was injured during the attack, the emergency response, and her recovery process. She emphasizes the unpredictability of wild animals and the importance of calling professionals in such situations.
The discussion also covers Melanie's reflections on the aftermath of the incident, including her scar and the public reaction to her story. Throughout the interview, she shares insights into her passion for the outdoors and the lessons she's learned from this harrowing experience.
If you have a story to share or a topic you would like us to explore, you can email us here [email protected] or on instagram @thecruxpodcast. Thank you so much for listening and for all of your support.
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By Kaycee McIntosh, Julie Henningsen, Bleav
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On this episode of The Crux True Survival Stories podcast, our story comes directly from one of our listeners. Tune in today as Kaycee interviews Melanie, an outdoor enthusiast who had a less than pleasant and unexpected encounter with a kangaroo. Originally from England, Melanie has lived in Australia since she was six months old and shares a love for outdoor activities with her son.
During the episode, Melanie recounts the dramatic story of hiking with her son, friends, and their children when they tried to free a baby kangaroo stuck in a fence. This well-intentioned act led to a terrifying attack by the mother kangaroo. Melanie describes how she was injured during the attack, the emergency response, and her recovery process. She emphasizes the unpredictability of wild animals and the importance of calling professionals in such situations.
The discussion also covers Melanie's reflections on the aftermath of the incident, including her scar and the public reaction to her story. Throughout the interview, she shares insights into her passion for the outdoors and the lessons she's learned from this harrowing experience.
If you have a story to share or a topic you would like us to explore, you can email us here [email protected] or on instagram @thecruxpodcast. Thank you so much for listening and for all of your support.
Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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