Update on Sam the Koala - Rescued in Fire
February 12th 2009 13:24
Sam captured the hearts of many after she was photographed taking water from a fireman's water bottle. You'll find that she is now making friends with Bob another koala that was saved in Australia's wildfire that was finally put out on February 7th.
Both Bob and Sam are doing very well in their recovery. If you haven't heard, Sam had her paws scorched in the fire and is being taken care of by Lynn Raymond.
The two koalas have made great friends, Bob even protects Sam when she is moved. Like any loving boyfriend, Bob the koala watches out for Sam and follows her around to make sure that she's ok.
Neither of the koalas will ever be healthy enough to be release in the wild any time soon due to their injuries, but it is thought that after at least four to six months, the koalas can be released to the wild. But, currently, they are being cared for by professional caretakers who much salve their paws every few hours.
Bob (top) and Sam (bottom)
So, as you can see Sam the koala who was rescued on February 1st by a caring firefighter, is doing very well, and the six fires that were started on January 29th, destroying 30 houses, cars, and other property, and killing at least 180 people, did not affect the Sam the koala's will to live.
In the middle of putting out the blazes, she readily accepted the water bottle from the firefighter who would in turn save her life.
Sam and Bob were both given painkillers, but to date, they are both off of any drugs. Although, they are both receiving antibiotics, they are mending very well without any pain-relieving medicines.
Sam the Koala
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...absolutely wonderful, I agree! I missed it on the news the other day (as I dont watch the news) but someone at work mentioned it... and now that I have seen it for myself?
Awwwwww *heart melt*
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