In March 2025, a member of the public reported a dead eastern grey kangaroo in South Morang via Wildlife Victoria’s Emergency Response Service. When Wildlife Victoria went to the location, they found the kangaroo had been decapitated. Human involvement is suspected.

The Conservation Regulator is urging anyone with information to report anonymously to Crime Stoppers Victoria online or call 1800 333 000.

All wildlife, including kangaroos, are protected in Victoria under the Wildlife Act 1975 and it is illegal to hunt, take, destroy, injure, or interfere with them without authorisation and severe penalties apply.

The maximum penalty for hunting, taking, or destroying wildlife is $9,870 and/or six months in prison for each offence.