This is extremely distressing reading for me and knowing that the Koala population in Australia is in decline as it is. I understand that seriously injured koalas have to be euthanised humanely but, if rescuers can get into the area safely then they should be allowed in to rescue the joeys and any adult koalas deemed to be able to survive. It was bad enough during the bushfires of 2019 with the massive loss of lives of our wildlife. Bushfires and culling of habitat by developers are the biggest threats to our Koalas. Proper back burning at the appropriate times of the year and the removal of debris that fuels bushfires is vital to prevent future disasters. This is something that all government agencies in Australia are well aware of but often ignored.
