though he’s been a vegetarian since he was 14 years old (viaLiveKindly.co).

“I really craved the company of animals the wordless simplicity of it,” he wrote.

Brand was able to rescue the joey, but unfortunately, Bear mauled the mother to death.

Russell Brand at event

The Sun also reports that local residents say that Brand is “devastated” over the attack.

“In fact Russell was the hero because he managed to save the little joey.”

They continued: “It could have been far worse if he hadn’t stepped in so quickly.

Russell Brand on stage

He is a very caring man with animals he has plenty of pets and they’re all his babies.

I understand he’s devastated over what happened.

It’s really sad.”