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Divers rescue kangaroo found far out at sea
The crew, on its way to inspect a kingfish farm off Port Lincoln, lifted the exhausted young kangaroo aboard; it later hopped away from the beach.
Watch it as it aired: Dale Bearman and Vera Bullock on this story, from The Midday Show at 12:21 PM ET. Cartoon anchors, real headline: the facts are Good News Network's, the jokes are ours.

At a glance
- First reported by Good News Network: “Bizarre Rescue Sees Divers Save Kangaroo That Found Itself Over a Mile from Dry Land”, with reporting from ABC News, The Cool Down and Berkeley Federation of Teachers repost of local coverage.
- Covered on BBN on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, at 12:21 PM ET on The Midday Show, by Dale Bearman and Vera Bullock.
The real story
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- Good News NetworkBizarre Rescue Sees Divers Save Kangaroo That Found Itself Over a Mile from Dry Land
- ABC NewsPort Lincoln fishermen rescue kangaroo found 3km out to sea - ABC News October 21, 2026 · facts used on air
- The Cool DownExhausted kangaroo swims toward boat miles from shore, prompting incredible rescue October 28, 2026 · facts used on air
- Berkeley Federation of Teachers repost of local coverageIncredible Rescue: Fishermen Save Kangaroo 3km Out to Sea in Port Lincoln, Australia! (2026) facts used on air
What BBN said about it

Dale Bearman · Chief Skeptic & ContributorA kangaroo was pulled out of the sea more than a mile and a half from land in South Australia, Good News Network reports.

Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorA young male who wanted some open-water time. I'd call it an independent ocean initiative.

Dale Bearman · Chief Skeptic & ContributorABC says it was about three kilometres out, nearly two miles, so the distance is already disputed.

Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorEven better. Every extra half mile is a stretch goal.

Dale Bearman · Chief Skeptic & ContributorThe crew was heading out to inspect a kingfish farm when the skipper said he thought there was a roo in the water.

Dale Bearman · Chief Skeptic & ContributorThey doubled back. It was a roo.

Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorI assume the skipper's report reads, quote, early identification of a roo-based opportunity.

Dale Bearman · Chief Skeptic & ContributorThey lifted him aboard through the boat's sea door, and a diver from the Galapagos had never seen a kangaroo before. His first one came out of the ocean.

Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorAfter a rest on the beach he hopped off, which is the most professional exit I've seen.

Dale Bearman · Chief Skeptic & ContributorWhat bothers me is the sharks. A kangaroo swims past, and not one of them files a complaint.
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