Kangaroo attacks on tourists prompt warnings to stop feeding them junk food

Wild animals lash out at visitors to NSW hospital site after being fed inappropriate food such as carrots, chips and even McDonald's

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A state MP has called for a coordinated government response to a spate of junk food-crazed kangaroo attacks on tourists on the New South Wales central coast.

The attacks have occurred while tourists attempt to feed the native animals inappropriate food such as carrots and corn chips, and even McDonald's takeaway, tourist operators in the area say.