It is with a heavy heart that we let you know the koala we adopted recently, LINR Paul, passed away on Sunday 28th June.
Paul was the first koala rescued in the devastating bush fires in Port Macquarie in November last year.
He was brought to the Koala Hospital as a badly burnt, traumatised little koala. For a long time Paul sat in his basket in intensive care. Over the following months Paul responded well to treatment and his healing progressed as expected. In spite of a nutritious diet and all the specialist care that the hospital could give, LINR Paul’s health declined and he passed away quickly.
Unfortunately, some wild koalas struggle to cope and return to peak health after a huge injury such as Paul suffered.
The Port Macquarie Koala Hospital volunteers and staff who cared for Paul for over eight months have been devastated by his loss. Paul touched the hearts of everyone who looked after him.
When you hear the wind rustling the leaves high up in the trees, stop
and listen, for it is the spirit of the koala calling to you……
Rest in Peace LINR Paul – you will be sadly missed.
The fight is not over so many Koalas and CK Maloney Surveying continue to support the efforts of the Port Macquarie Koala Hospital.
You too can donate at https://www.koalahospital.org.au/