The lady was allegedly attacked by the kangaroo when she and her husband attempted to bring him back to the enclosure on the Leas' property. Before the Leas returned home, the woman's husband intervened and strangled the kangaroo, killing Carter while neither of the neighbors sustained any significant injuries.
The Leas says they returned home to see Carter's dead corpse surrounded by other younger kangaroos. The couple is now considering filing a lawsuit against their neighbors for the death of their pet kangaroo. Although most foreign animals are prohibited as pets in Tennessee, some native reptiles and other uncontrolled species, such as sugar gliders, hedgehogs, and kangaroos, are permitted.
Turn on web notifications for latest news Notifications can be turned off anytime from browser settings. Copy to Clipboard. The neighbors called Lea and his wife to let them know and offer to help bring the animal back into his pin. But Lea told them to leave the kangaroo alone and they'll be home soon. The neighbors called again saying the animal was now attacking them. The sheriff's office said the neighbors went to the confined area where one was assaulted by the kangaroo causing her husband to respond to help her.
Nothing done about it, so it's really, I'm really disappointed. I'm more worried about him paying for his actions.
The sheriff's office said the neighbors received scratches that were treated on scene. No serious injuries resulted from this kangaroo assault and no charges were filed.
Actions Facebook Tweet Email. Owners call for action after pet kangaroo is strangled and killed. A pet kangaroo is dead, and the owner said his neighbor is responsible. They said the animal got out of its pen and that's when the neighbors stepped in to help.
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