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Adelaide Koala Rescue says THANK YOU !
Around 6 months ago EBL approved the donation of a depreciated vehicle to Adelaide Koala Rescue ( AKR ) following the bushfires . A few of months ago , Peter Norton and I had the great pleasure to deliver the vehicle and tour
the incredible rescue centre located in Walkerville . AKR had rescued and treated more than 200 koalas in two weeks in the midst of the bushfires and they were catering for up to 120 koalas at any one time . Sadly , many koalas and
other wildlife had to be euthanised on animal welfare grounds but happily AKR saved so many more . The team involved in the mammoth rescue consisted of more than 80 veterinarians and vet nurses and in total over 150 volunteers .
The day we arrived to donate the vehicle there was around 70 koalas in temporary shelter outside the centre with many more set up in pens inside . To meet the passionate and committed team who proudly showed us through the centre was such a treat . We petted a female koala coming out of an anesthetic and got very close to an adorable baby koala in an incubator who had lost his mum . The team was so grateful for the donation . They could not wait to crawl all over the vehicle to gauge how many koala crates they could carry at once with the seats removed from the back . It turns out that they can now rescue between 8 and 10 koalas in one round trip , which is such a windfall . They were excited about the installed perspex safety barrier , which provided additional protection for the volunteer rescue teams . The KIA looks brand new with a buff , polish , and new AKR signage .
Giving really does liberate the soul .
Wendy Warren
Chief Executive
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