Passerby Rescues Kangaroo Joey From Deceased Mother's Pouch

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Lauren Wagner and her friend Sarah Wragge were driving towards Adelaide from McLaren Vale when they encountered a dead kangaroo on the side of the road.

Noticing that the animal still appeared to be moving, Lauren realized the joey was still safe in its mother’s pouch. Lauren retrieved the joey from the pouch while Sarah recorded the rescue on her phone. Credit: Sarah Wragge via Storyful