Queensland motorists have been stunned by a controversial roadside stunt involving road kill and helium balloons.
A dedicated prankster has caused an uproar by attaching ‘Get Well Soon’ balloons to every dead kangaroo on the side of Queensland’s Warrego Highway.
It’s believed the dedicated deviant used around 20 balloons for their twisted, morbid spectacle, covering a 90km stretch of road between Roma and Mitchell in the state’s south.
Astonished motorists pulled over to snap photos of the questionable stunt which mysteriously popped up overnight on Sunday - possibly after a big night on the town.
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A dedicated prankster has caused an uproar by attaching ‘Get Well Soon’ balloons to every dead kangaroo on the side of Queensland’s Warrego Highway
It's not known whether the balloons were a sick joke or just overly optimistic
Many have condemned the prank, while others believe it was a kind-hearted act intended to make people smile - especially those troubled by the drought which has plagued the region
The bizarre display has received an extremely mixed reaction on social media.
Many have condemned the prank, while others believe it was a kind-hearted act intended to make people smile - especially those troubled by the drought which has plagued the region.
'I think it's someone trying to make people smile... Hasn't hurt anyone and from all the comments on Facebook it's made a lot of people laugh,' said passerby Louise Watson.
'With this drought I think the people around here have just needed something to laugh about and well this little prank seemed to have helped...'
People who were disgusted argued the use of animal carcasses showed an offensive disregard for life.
‘What if someone tied a ‘get well soon’ balloon to a friend or family member’s foot at their funeral????? How would you feel? It is still a life...’
Others labelled the joke disrespectful and nasty, with one outraged woman remarking: ‘Ridiculous. Horrible bloody people.’
The bizarre display has received an extremely mixed reaction on social media. Many have condemned the act, while others found the prank to be funny
The morbid prankster attached 'get well soon' balloons to more than 20 dead kangaroos after they were hit by cars and left at the side of the road
However, many who saw the kangaroos say the unexpected sight made them smile.
‘Very funny! Definitely made my day,’ said one woman who saw the decorated roos. ‘We had a laugh going to work when we saw this, it’s funny,’ argued another spectator.
‘Hillarious!! Very cheeky,’ was another response.
It’s not known who was responsible for the strange exhibition, but it can be assumed they have a lot of spare time on their hands.
People who were disgusted argued the use of animal carcasses showed an offensive disregard for life
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