US EditionMan charged over alleged kangaroo shootings that caused 'significant trauma' to at least 11 roos
- A 24-year-old man from Kaleen, identified as Andrew Kevin James Skidmore, is charged after allegedly recording himself striking two kangaroos with his vehicle on the Kings Highway near Kowen, ACT, in April 2024.
- Last June, NSW authorities provided police with two videos depicting deliberate animal cruelty, showing a man operating a 4WD in a rural ACT area, crossing into oncoming traffic and striking kangaroos.
- Skidmore is facing charges including two offenses related to aggravated cruelty towards an animal, as well as allegations of dangerous driving and using a phone while behind the wheel. He participated in the ACT Magistrates Court hearing scheduled for May 1, 2025, via email rather than in person.
- The court adjourned the matter to May 19 after Skidmore explained he misunderstood the hearing date and had applied for Legal Aid but lacked legal representation.
- These allegations highlight ongoing concerns about intentional wildlife harm on public roads, prompting legal actions that could influence animal protection enforcement in the ACT.
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WA todayMan charged over alleged kangaroo shootings that caused 'significant trauma' to at least 11 roos
A Melbourne man has been charged with a string of animal cruelty and firearms offences and had his gun licence suspended after allegedly shooting several kangaroos dead.
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Man filmed himself driving 4WD into two kangaroos, police allege
Andrew Kevin James Skidmore, 24, has been scheduled to face the ACT Magistrates Court later this month. Photo: Michelle Kroll. Police allege a man filmed himself deliberately running down two kangaroos in a 4WD while in a rural area of the ACT. NSW Police told ACT Policing last June about two videos that allegedly showed a man committing animal cruelty offences. Due to the referral, ACT Policing and ACT Parks and Conservation began a joint inves…
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