Viral! The Story of Australian Soldiers Feeding Koalas Saved from Forest Fires

News24xx.com - Australian troops came to rescue several hungry koalas who were rescued from the forest fires that hit the country.

Soldiers and women were seen hugging koalas - wrapped in blankets - during mealtimes at Cleland Wildlife Park in Crafers, South Australia, in a photo posted on Instagram by soldiers on Tuesday.

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The soldiers look attentive and satisfied when they care for their new furry friends.

The army also helped build a ramp in the park, according to the army.

Tens of thousands of koalas have been killed since forest fires began in September. More than half the population may have died, Sam Mitchell, co-owner of the Kangaroo Island Wildlife Park, told The Guardian earlier this month.

Slow-moving koalas are often unable to escape the flames quickly enough because the fire burns from the treetop to the treetop.

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Australians doubt that wildlife in the country will be able to fully recover when the fire season continues for several months. As many as one billion animals are feared dead, experts estimate.




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