DEAR News Of The Area,

BOAMBEE East resident, Jennifer Parker, got the surprise of her life last Saturday as she and her family were pruning their garden verge and a young koala came bounding along the middle of their street.

Being on a busy corner they immediately tried to corral the bewildered animal into a safer place in which case it immediately headed for the nearest tree – which happened to be in her garden.

Although it appeared keen to head elsewhere it was encouraged to stay until a WIRES rescuer could arrive and ascertain its health and give further advice.

Thanks to local WIRES Koala Ranger, Jody Shone, the koala was given a clean bill of health and Jen was advised to let it sit out the day in a safe tree until the evening when the animal could naturally find its way into the nearby koala corridor; as they do.

For Jen and her family it was a rare and special experience and some may say good karma.

Jen has been a long time active and passionate campaigner to save the nearby koala corridor and habitat in Lot 2 Sawtell Road from bulldozing.

WIRES can be contacted on 1300 094 737.

Regards,

Dave WOOD,
Boambee East.