Sam the Koala is dead by CubbyHouseFilms HD

SAM the koala, who became a worldwide symbol of hope in the aftermath of the Black Saturday bushfires, has died.

She was expected to undergo surgery today to treat cysts as a result of urogenital chlamydiosis, a life-threatening disease that affects 50% of the koala population.

Vet John Butler told waiting media outside Morwell Veterinary Clinic this afternoon that due to complications with the disease, the best course of action was to put Sam to sleep.

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[CubbyHouseFilms]

Check out Face Book there's a Sam the Koala Fan Page

[CubbyHouseFilms]

Thanks for all the kind comments on Sam

[kjtck41]

I am heartbroken that Sam is gone but it's comforting to know that she was well looked after for the last six months of her life and did not die a slow painful death. She was a positive light to people at a very difficult time and we were blessed to have known her. R.I.P. Sam, you truly were a gift.

[KillaPython]

R.I.P Sam.. Poor thing.

[SuperButt0n]

ROFL

[ISUPPORTANON]

Poor Sam, She was truly an icon.

[MagsandIzzy]

She was an icon in her own right. God bless her.

[SuperBatman90210]

Well said

[josieuk1]

Go Sam

[TheMinnymoo]

Sad

[gogirlie2009]

I cried again :(

[messiahjoe1]

Poor little Sam. Great video

[invictafmkent]

Poor sam