Heatwave too much for Koala to bear!

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Heatwave too much for Koala to bear!

Postby Chantel » Tue Feb 03, 2009 4:18 pm

The citizens of an small country town hit hard by Victoria's record heatwave now know how intense the temperatures really are — even the native animals are seeking respite.

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The koala prods at the water as the family watches

A family was sheltering in their home in Maude, between Melbourne and Geelong, when a koala walked onto their back porch and into the laundry.

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Satisfied, the marsupial takes a quick drink...

Assuming it was distressed by the heat, the girl in the photos filled a bucket with water and — after a prod and a quick drink — the marsupial climbed in for a refreshing dip.

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...before climbing for a refreshing soak



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