We enjoy watching individuals assisting animals. It’s a thankless job because animals rarely express gratitude for a good deed.However, some animals have a wonderful way of saying “thank you” to their rescuers, such as one kangaroo who offered the guys who saved him a handshake.
According to the Daily Mail Australia, a man named David Boyd witnessed a kangaroo on Canberra’s Lake Burley Griffin. According to reports, the water was frigid and the animal was unable to escape.However, two brave spectators risked the frigid waters to assist the roo.
The men approach carefully to not startle the kangaroo. Once they get close and try to grab its arms to lead it to safety, the kangaroo starts to flail its arms.But undeterred, the men get hold of the animal and lead it out of the water.
A third man assists in lifting the kangaroo onto dry land and keeping the terrified and trembling animal quiet.Kangaroos, despite their benign appearance, may be violent if they feel threatened. Their defenses include a boxer-like punch, sharp claws, and a kick that scientists say may disembowel a man.
Fortunately, this kangaroo seemed to realize that these men were there to help — and, in a touching moment, he extended his paw as if to shake hands.
Aw, he’s thanking you,” said the man filming the rescue.The kangaroo was in “shock,” according to the Daily Mail Australia, and needed a half-hour to calm down.However, onlookers say the kangaroo ultimately hopped along on its own, presumably unhurt by the encounter, according to the Courier Mail.