What's that sound? ‘Miracle’ discovery hidden behind car grille will shock you!
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Down Under, people are used to unusual situations and unexpected visitors—after all, Australia is home to some of the most diverse wildlife on the planet.
Still, it's not every day that a 'banging' noise behind your car's grille turns out to be a surprising stowaway!
In a remote corner of Katherine, Northern Territory, a group of guests at the Beagle Motor Inn heard a 'banging' noise emanating from a recently parked car.
After investigating the source of the puzzling sound, they made a surprising discovery. Hidden and wedged within the grille at the front of the vehicle was very unexpected sight.
A wallaby had found itself in a precarious situation, inexplicably ending up under the vehicle.
But how did it get there? Well, it turns out the previous night, the car’s driver unknowingly hit the poor fella and went about their way.
Kristie Argall, a seasoned rescuer with Wildcare Inc. and well-versed in local animal encounters, recalled the event with an element of disbelief: 'We couldn’t believe it.’
‘It doesn't happen as often with macropods; it is more common with birds as they are smaller. It looks like she's gone in head first, and then the grille has collapsed in on itself,’ she explained.
The guests at the inn attempted to extricate the distressed joey for over an hour.
Finally succeeding in freeing the animal from its predicament, they reached out to Kristie, who, despite being 317km away in Darwin, quickly coordinated a rescue operation with another local carer.
Being a rescuer means preparing for the worst, and with the traumatic nature of the incident, Kristie expected grim injuries, 'I was expecting both her legs to be broken, really badly broken', she confessed. But miracles occur even in the most challenging circumstances.
Annie, they named the 2-year-old joey, had escaped this harrowing ordeal with no 'visible breaks'.
‘We can’t believe her resilience. She is a MIRACLE!’ Kristie expressed.
Kristie relayed the fortunate discovery, 'She just had localised swelling on her face' and was in 'severe shock'.
The next steps were crucial for her recovery. Kristie, with her four years of experience with Wildcare, monitored Annie carefully, providing the necessary care so that she could be reintroduced back into the wild to join her other wallaby mates on a property in Katherine.
Watching the young joey hop away was an emotional moment for Kristie, 'It was just the absolute best feeling ever.’
Overwhelmed with happiness, she admitted, 'I was in tears watching her go.’
This heartwarming tale comes with an essential message for everyone on the road. Kristie advises, 'If you hit anything, stop and check and have a really decent check of your car'.
If you suspect a critter has been hit, call your local wildlife rescue team, who will guide you through the necessary steps.
You can watch Wildcare Inc’s video here:
What do you think of this story, members? Have you, or anyone you know, discovered an animal in your car? Share your thoughts in the comments below!
Still, it's not every day that a 'banging' noise behind your car's grille turns out to be a surprising stowaway!
In a remote corner of Katherine, Northern Territory, a group of guests at the Beagle Motor Inn heard a 'banging' noise emanating from a recently parked car.
After investigating the source of the puzzling sound, they made a surprising discovery. Hidden and wedged within the grille at the front of the vehicle was very unexpected sight.
Guests at Beagle Motor Inn heard a ‘banging’ noise from a parked vehicle. Credit: @wildcareincnt/Instagram
A wallaby had found itself in a precarious situation, inexplicably ending up under the vehicle.
But how did it get there? Well, it turns out the previous night, the car’s driver unknowingly hit the poor fella and went about their way.
Kristie Argall, a seasoned rescuer with Wildcare Inc. and well-versed in local animal encounters, recalled the event with an element of disbelief: 'We couldn’t believe it.’
‘It doesn't happen as often with macropods; it is more common with birds as they are smaller. It looks like she's gone in head first, and then the grille has collapsed in on itself,’ she explained.
The guests at the inn attempted to extricate the distressed joey for over an hour.
Finally succeeding in freeing the animal from its predicament, they reached out to Kristie, who, despite being 317km away in Darwin, quickly coordinated a rescue operation with another local carer.
Being a rescuer means preparing for the worst, and with the traumatic nature of the incident, Kristie expected grim injuries, 'I was expecting both her legs to be broken, really badly broken', she confessed. But miracles occur even in the most challenging circumstances.
Annie, they named the 2-year-old joey, had escaped this harrowing ordeal with no 'visible breaks'.
‘We can’t believe her resilience. She is a MIRACLE!’ Kristie expressed.
Annie, the joey, did not have ‘visible breaks’ from the car accident. Credit: @wildcareincnt/Instagram
Kristie relayed the fortunate discovery, 'She just had localised swelling on her face' and was in 'severe shock'.
The next steps were crucial for her recovery. Kristie, with her four years of experience with Wildcare, monitored Annie carefully, providing the necessary care so that she could be reintroduced back into the wild to join her other wallaby mates on a property in Katherine.
Watching the young joey hop away was an emotional moment for Kristie, 'It was just the absolute best feeling ever.’
Annie was released to a property in Katherine after her recovery. Credit: @wildcareincnt/Instagram
Overwhelmed with happiness, she admitted, 'I was in tears watching her go.’
This heartwarming tale comes with an essential message for everyone on the road. Kristie advises, 'If you hit anything, stop and check and have a really decent check of your car'.
If you suspect a critter has been hit, call your local wildlife rescue team, who will guide you through the necessary steps.
You can watch Wildcare Inc’s video here:
What do you think of this story, members? Have you, or anyone you know, discovered an animal in your car? Share your thoughts in the comments below!
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