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Kwinana Police investigating claim kangaroo shot through chest with arrow in Baldivis

Vanessa SchmittWeekend Kwinana Courier

A KANGAROO was shot with an arrow through the chest, according to Kwinana Police.

The incident was reported at a rural property on Jarvis Road in Baldivis about 9pm on February 26.

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The property owner saw the injured kangaroo and called police but it could not be found later that night.

The rangers were notified.

First Class Constable Aaron Rigby said it was a cruel act and would like to hear from anyone with information about the incident. Call Kwinana Police on 9411 4311.