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10-05-2025
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Man found dead in kangaroo enclosure with ‘blunt force injuries,' police say. How dangerous are they?
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — A 52 year-old man was found dead inside a kangaroo and wallaby enclosure with 'multiple blunt force injuries,' at a South Carolina farm just outside of Loris, police said. The deceased, Eric State, was discovered in the facility, located on Highway 746, just before midnight, Horry County authorities said. An autopsy is planned as officers continue to investigate. REVIEW: 'Clown in a Cornfield' is campy, bloody fun Officials didn't immediately provide a location. An earlier report by police said the man entered an enclosure with the 'non-domesticated' animals. Horry County council member Dennis DiSabato told News13 Saturday a kangaroo was directly involved in State's death. While kangaroo and wallaby attacks aren't all that common, they can still happen. Back in 2022, a 77 year-old man was killed in Western Australia after reportedly being attacked by his pet kangaroo. At that time, University of Melbourne reported it was believed to be the first deadly kangaroo attack since 1936 in the country. The university explains that kangaroos are very strong, with 'powerful arms and massive feet' — not to mention long and sharp nails. While the iconic Australian animals are typically docile and prefer to be away from humans, they can attack if provoked and threatened. Where was Texas Roadhouse founded? The answer may surprise you Additionally, the Queensland Government says that kangaroos and wallabies that get used to being fed by humans can become aggressive when people approach without food. All-in-all, University of Melbourne says fewer than five people per year in New South Wales seek medical attention for kangaroo-related injuries. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
10-05-2025
- Yahoo
Man found dead inside kangaroo, wallaby enclosure with ‘multiple blunt force injuries,' Horry County police say
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — A 52-year-old man was found dead inside a wallaby and kangaroo enclosure with 'multiple blunt force injuries,' at a Highway 746 farm just outside of Loris, Horry County police said. Eric State was discovered in the facility just before midnight. Authorities said an autopsy is planned as officers continue to investigate. Officials didn't immediately provide a location. An earlier report by police said the man entered an enclosure with the 'non-domesticated' animals. Horry County councilman Dennis DiSabato told News13 Saturday a kangaroo was directly involved in State's death. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
