Koala fire victim is healing and has a boyfriend
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Sam the koala, snapped in a picture as she was drinking from a firefighter's water bottle, has emerged from the devastation of the Australian wildfires to capture the hearts of people worldwide.
The fuzzy marsupial was discovered by firefighter David Tree, who initially thought Sam was a boy. Tree asked "You alright, buddy?" as Sam held his hand to drink thirstily from the bottle.
Sam has since been relocated to receive care for her scorched paws and has even found a boyfriend for Valentine's Day. The other koala, Bob, has replaced Tree in her heart as her protector.
Here's the Today show interview with Tree below.
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Thus far, the wildfires have claimed nearly 200 lives and has left 5,000 people homeless. Donations to help recovery efforts can be made through the American Australian Association's Victorian Bushfire Relief Fund site.
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Very cute. Koalas are not usually friendly. They tend to bite and scratch. At least that has been my experience, which is limited. So if I am wrong then so be it.
No katywon, you're spot on. They are vicious little bas**ards and most Australians like me know that and stay a fair way away. It's when they attack stupid Japanese tourists that we find it funny! :)
What the stupid Japanese tourists that inject money into our economy?
Well, remind me not to visit Australia ever!
Sweet story. Sad to hear about so many people and animals killed because of these fires. But's it's wonderful to hear a heartwarming story during all this devestation. I hope Sam recovers well.
No Stephen, the stupid Japanese tourists who pollute our country and try to take over Queensland. Should stay in their own disgusting country.
someone sounds more STOOPID than me.
fo sho.
i agree with you mark!
first British prisoners populated and plundered aboriginal land...
now japanese tourists!
the horror!
No Stephen, the stupid Japanese tourists who pollute our country and try to take over Queensland. Should stay in their own disgusting country.