A man has been charged after a video surfaced on social media, allegedly showing him repeatedly punching an injured kangaroo in the head.
New South Wales police charged the 18-year-old man on Wednesday afternoon with committing an act of cruelty upon an animal and harm or attempt to harm a protected animal.
Police said they were made aware of the video, which had been posted to Snapchat, earlier on Wednesday.
The 18-year-old was granted bail to appear at Holbrook Local Court on 12 March.
The footage appears to show a man, dressed in a white shirt and green shorts, repeatedly striking the kangaroo in the head as another person laughs in the background.
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The kangaroo later died, police said.
Authorities believe the incident took place in the Woomargama National Park, in southern NSW, in January 2019.
Investigations continue and a further person is expected to be charged, police said.
Anyone with further information should contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
