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AS floodwaters rose in Ipswich, one man risked everything to save the life of a kangaroo. While the man is unknown to many, Ipswich photographer Nick De Villiers was on hand to catch the action and the man-of-the-moment. Mr De Villiers said the kangaroo jumped into the floodwaters near One Mile bridge at about 6.30pm yesterday and was quickly swept downstream, unnoticed by SES volunteers. The man then raced across the water, about five metres away from shore despite police protests to grab the kangaroo and carry it to safety. While the man disappeared shortly after, the kangaroo was well cared for. "It seemed a bit shocked," Mr De Villiers said. "But when we left a group of people were around it and someone had a towel out to keep it warm. It seemed to perk up a bit after that/"
Source: The Courier-Mail
A nice story I thought!