Rescuers save koala using an IGA bag contraption on busy road
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We love our Australian wildlife here at the SDC, and one of the most iconic animals in this country has got to be the koala.
These furry little critters are so unique and special, and it's always a treat to see one in person (albeit, from a distance). They're definitely an animal that Aussies can be proud of.
Sadly, however, koalas are unfortunately often found in compromising situations due to their native habitats gradually shrinking as humans move in and build on their land. This not only puts them at risk for physical harm but also for being hit by cars as they cross busy roads searching for food or a mate.
Thankfully, there are kind-hearted people all over our great country who are always willing to help these struggling creatures when they need it – even if it means coming up with some out-of-the-box solutions!
And that's exactly what happened recently when a group of locals spotted a koala stuck near a busy Sydney road…
The marsupial was crossing Picnic Point road in Sydney's southwest when passersby immediately became concerned about its safety. After climbing up a tree close to Henry Lawson Drive, firefighters were called to the scene but were unable to rescue the koala with a cherry picker.
They then turned to the Wildlife Information Rescue and Education Service (WIRES) for help, but even they didn't have much luck getting the furry native to budge.
Next, tree climbers were called to the rescue… but just before they arrived, a makeshift contraption did the trick.
The resourceful group tied a plastic bag to a stick and gave it a jiggle nearby, prompting the koala to come down. It was then moved to a safer location away from the road.
Isn't that a feel-good story? It just goes to show that even the simplest of solutions can be effective if you're resourceful enough – and that there are still plenty of good Samaritans in the world who are willing to go above and beyond to help our struggling wildlife.
We salute these kind-hearted individuals and hope that this little koala is doing well in its new home!
In another story, this video from November 2019 shows a woman saving a badly burned, crying koala from a bushfire.
The marsupial was seen crossing a road through the flames near Long Flat, New South Wales. A local woman named Toni came to the koala's rescue, covering it with a blanket and her shirt and pouring water over it. She promised to take the hurt animal to the Port Macquarie Koala Hospital.
Credit: The Sun.
These furry little critters are so unique and special, and it's always a treat to see one in person (albeit, from a distance). They're definitely an animal that Aussies can be proud of.
Sadly, however, koalas are unfortunately often found in compromising situations due to their native habitats gradually shrinking as humans move in and build on their land. This not only puts them at risk for physical harm but also for being hit by cars as they cross busy roads searching for food or a mate.
Thankfully, there are kind-hearted people all over our great country who are always willing to help these struggling creatures when they need it – even if it means coming up with some out-of-the-box solutions!
And that's exactly what happened recently when a group of locals spotted a koala stuck near a busy Sydney road…
A koala got too close to a busy Sydney road. Credit: Pexels/Pascal Renet.
The marsupial was crossing Picnic Point road in Sydney's southwest when passersby immediately became concerned about its safety. After climbing up a tree close to Henry Lawson Drive, firefighters were called to the scene but were unable to rescue the koala with a cherry picker.
They then turned to the Wildlife Information Rescue and Education Service (WIRES) for help, but even they didn't have much luck getting the furry native to budge.
Next, tree climbers were called to the rescue… but just before they arrived, a makeshift contraption did the trick.
The resourceful group tied a plastic bag to a stick and gave it a jiggle nearby, prompting the koala to come down. It was then moved to a safer location away from the road.
We salute these kind-hearted individuals and hope that this little koala is doing well in its new home!
In another story, this video from November 2019 shows a woman saving a badly burned, crying koala from a bushfire.
The marsupial was seen crossing a road through the flames near Long Flat, New South Wales. A local woman named Toni came to the koala's rescue, covering it with a blanket and her shirt and pouring water over it. She promised to take the hurt animal to the Port Macquarie Koala Hospital.
Credit: The Sun.
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