WATCH: Man punches kangaroo to save pet dog

A viral video doing the rounds on social media shows a man charging towards a kangaroo, usually known to be gentle creatures, with its hands dangerously wrapped around a dog’s neck.

In what can be said to be a role reversal of man’s best friend, the dog’s owner – shocked to see his pet in peril – charges towards the marsupial, who lets go of the dog, but immediately assumes an aggressive stance.

The fearless man whacks a solid punch on the kangaroo’s face, which appears to stun the animal.

The dog later escapes the scene with few injuries.