Koala bushfire survivor wins hearts

Feb 11 - A bewildered and badly burned koala is being seen as a beacon of hope after emerging from the ashes of Australia's deadliest bushfires.

After days of devastation and the loss of more than 180 lives volunteer firefighter Dave Tree came across the stricken koala, now named Sam, cowering in a burned out section of a forest at Mirboo North, some 150 kilometres (90 miles) southeast of Melbourne.

Almost a million animals are believed to have perished in the fires, including Australia's wild marsupials and people's pets.

Sonia Legg reports.

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[samantharox1327]

sam is a legend

it so nice to see a positive story after so many negatives

[wownouser]

warms the heart to see these cute animals and the wonderful job the australians do to help them :)

[TheRaevin]

Koala's are awesome!

[2margret]

Good job!

[heywoodejerblowme]

Great job Aussies.After all the hell the folks have been through they still care for the animals.You jokers Rock.

[PrinceLornie]

yeah me too!!! Is there a voluntary group that sends volunteers to australia to help? I wanna join, cause i'm not doing anything at the moment and i wanna help. I'm in SIngapore anyways...let me know...

[cindellpooh]

i want to help them..

[oopieoh]

These wonderful people are the real heros

[Gazzz87]

AUSSIE AUSSIE AUSSIE!