Only in Australia! Not a bird strike but a kangaroo strike!

A REX Regional Express Saab 340B, registration VH-ZLR performing flight ZL-3653 from Mildura,VI to Melbourne,VI (Australia), was accelerating for takeoff from Mildura when the aircraft collided with a Kangaroo prompting the crew to reject takeoff. The aircraft came to a safe stop but was disabled on the runway. There were no injuries, the aircraft sustained damage. The airline confirmed the aircraft's right hand propeller collided with a kangaroo on takeoff from Mildura still in darkness,… (www.aeroinside.com) More...