As devastating as bushfires are for us humans due to the loss of our homes, livelihood, way of life, pets and ultimately our loved ones; this little Koala is also suffering the greatest loss of all.
Treatment started moments after arriving at AMWRRO
Not only is she a victim of this bushfire and is suffering partial thickness burns to all her hands and feet; she was also carrying a pouch/back young joey which has now surely perished. With an enlarged nipple which is still producing milk this young female is lucky to be alive due to her burns; unfortunately the same cannot be said for your baby.
This little fighter was rescued from the Tulka bushfire region and taken to the Lincoln Veterinary Centre for treatment before being flown to Adelaide where she underwent a mammoth 2 hour procedure to treat severe burns to almost 10% of her body at AMWRRO’s Wildlife Hospital – Torrens Island.
Partial thickness burns are treated accordingly
She remains in Intensive Care in a stable condition.
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