Koala rescued from Australian bushfire



SYDNEY: -- In Australia, where bushfires have ravaged the southern coastline of Great Ocean Road, some residents were allowed on Sunday (December 27) to return to their homes to assess the damage.

More than 100 properties have burned down, but no deaths have been reported.

One lucky survivor was a koala, which firefighters found unconscious by the side of the road.

Local police looked after the animal, which has since been nicknamed Constable K. Bear.


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... and adding to the confusion as Koalas are not bears. But a nice humane gesture and so sorry for all those who lost their homes and pets in the Christmas Day fires.

That is more than Koala can bear.

Unfortunately, bush fires are devastating for wild life and humans alike. Our thoughts go out to all who lost homes and other personal possessions. And congratulations to ALL those who took part in fighting the fires.