Macedon Ranges residents and visitors are mourning the loss of Snowy, one of Hanging Rock’s beloved kangaroos.
More than 1000 people have taken to Facebook to share their commiserations for her death, and their photos and memories with the notoriously friendly kangaroo.
After being rescued from her deceased mother’s pouch, Snowy was a resident at Hanging Rock for almost 20 years, where she mothered a number of joeys.
Locals have recalled the pale grey kangaroo as a “favourite customer” at the Hanging Rock market, where she was seen hopping into stalls and displays, and as a feature of the annual Hanging Rock car show.
She was often found hanging around cricket games, Hanging Rock cafe and picnickers.
The pale grey kangaroo was recently seen trying to stay in a tent at the annual campout at the rock and joining the participants at a fun run last month.
Snowy welcomed pats, frequently lay down alongside strangers, and even allowed Hanging Rock visitors to lie resting on her.
A common sentiment amongst the outpour on Facebook is, “Rest in peace Snowy, Hanging Rock just won’t be the same without you”.
