Tie that kangaroo down (From This Is Local London)

Tie that kangaroo down

4:13pm Tuesday 2nd July 2002 in

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A kangaroo may be prowling Beckenham Park in Lewisham. Members of the public have claimed that the animal has been kicking pets and hiding in the undergrowth.

Lewisham Council's animal welfare department have begun a serious investigation, and though they have not seen the kangaroo, a set of prints have been found "which could be those of a kangaroo".

So far they have not spotted the 6ft creature but they have found a set of prints "which could be those of a kangaroo".

Jim Horn, manager at Beckenham Place Park, said a number of golfers had reported seeing the animal.

He told the press: "They were visibly distressed. One claimed her dog had been kicked by the creature and came flying out of the bushes," Mr Horn said.

A council spokesman said officers are keeping an open mind and urged people not to go in search of the animal.

October 23, 2000.