Thirsty Koala - Victoria, Australia Bushfires 2009

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2009 Australia Australian Bush BushFire Bushfires Cfa David Drink February Fire Firefighter Koala Rescue Sam Thirsty Trees Victoria Water
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This video shows CFA volunteer firefighter David Tree giving water to an injured koala (nicknamed "Sam"), which he spotted while participating in a backburning operation at Mirboo North.

Sam is one of 22 koalas, 14 ringtail possums, several wallabies and eastern grey kangaroos that have been handed over to Gippsland carers.

You can DONATE to the ANIMAL WELFARE effort by visiting the RSPCA Victoria website:

http://www.rspcavic.org/index.htm

INTERNATIONAL DONATIONS ARE WELCOME!!!!!!!

RSPCA Victoria
3 Burwood Hwy
Burwood East, VIC 3151
Ph: (03) 9224-2222
Fax: (03) 9224-2200

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Thirsty Koala - Victoria, Australia Bushfires 2009

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  • i live in WA and ...

    i live in WA and have been following the news on this intently. nearly made me cry considering how shy they are all the time. to be that desperate...

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  • this a real story ...

    this a real story form the Australia's worst Natural Disaster

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