Shotgun Wounded Koala Joey Clings To Life
November 9th 2010 04:13
Photo Credit-Australia Zoo
The wounded joey was taken to the Australia Zoo Wildlife Hospital to be assessed by veterinarian Dr Amber Gillett. The female joey had a fractured skull and significant injury to the abdomen caused by the gunshot. Xrays revealed about 15 shotgun pellets lodged throughout her body.
Photo Credit-Australia Zoo
The Koala joey, nick named Frodo, has captured the publics sympathy in the same way that Sam the Koala, who was badly burnt in the horrific Victorian bushfires last year. Sadly, in this case it was a very deliberate act of pointless cruelty, and the callous perpetrator has not been caught.
Photo Credit-Australia Zoo
Frodos condition was still critical on Monday and she will require intensive care in the days leading up to Steve Irwin Day next Monday. Australia Zoo Wildlife Warriors have set up an Everyday Hero page for Frodo and others like her in Australia Zoo Wildlife Hospital. People can donate at Really Long Link where $3,856 has been raised to date.
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