19 year old charged following Tura Beach Kangaroo carnage

This senseless and cruel act of killing the Tura Beach kangaroos is only made possible by the callous attitudes, of some, towards native wildlife; in particular the kangaroos. Where I live in the Bega Valley the kangaroos are seen as pests by some farmers. As a protected species you’d expect they would enjoy some protection but the same government department that should protect them, National Parks and Wildlife, issue the permits to landholders who then cruelly and indiscriminately shoot them. For instance if you are on 500 acres, you can get a permit, over the phone, to shoot up to 50 kangaroos. And once that permit expires you can do it over and over again. So, while I believe the actions of the person charged with killing the Tura Beach kangaroos are indefensible, I ask people to look further afield and be outraged for all of the kangaroos which will be cruelly and indiscriminately shot over the coming summer. You can further vent your outrage by contacting National Parks and Wildlife in Merimbula.

Gaol time and community service for…how long kangaroos live?

He needs to be locked up for a very long time , for life would be perfect

It’s understandable that this kind of behaviour evokes anger..disbelief. As a Mental Health Professional, I would be seriously concerned about the Mental Health of someone who can carry out this kind of carnage. There is clear evidence that the killing of animals (often indiscriminate and callous) has the potential to lead to something much more serious. An act such as this clearly demonstrates a total lack of empathy for another beings life and suffering. The link between murderers/serial killers and animal cruelty is well established. Too many times we hear of cases where statements in hindsight have been…”The signs were there…we just didn’t act” !!
No I don’t agree that he should be out on bail…I feel this sends the message that “It’s not all that serious” !!
And while in custody, there is a perfect opportunity there to have a Full Mental Health Assessment !! If nothing else…ask the question…”WHY” ???

I just can’t fathom such behaviour; killing animals for fun is just sad and appaulling.
Just makes me feel so angry!! I really hope he gets what he deserves. Hope his name will be given.

lock him up for sure, lucky he didn’t kill a human

He should have NEVER BEEN ALLOWED BAIL.

A mongrel that could do THIS CRIME, has obviously NO qualms about doing this again.

At the very least, take his car, sell it and give mobey to WIRES. take his driver’s license for ever. Fine him $10000 per animal. Put him in jail for 20 years. He MUST be made an example so we DO NOT have a repeat!!!

He should not be on bail!
Lock him up for 10years minimum

And what is our justice system going to do in regards to this sickening act ?
Young punk should be made to stand out on the road in front of all local residents so they can do the same to him !