Koala released into the Jean Shaw Koala Reserve Hawks Nest

This Koala was rescued by The Myall Koala and Environment Group after being attacked by two dogs in Hawks Nest.

The koala was taken to a koala-carer in Medowie.

At one point it was thought he had died as he went into shock and collapsed. On arrival to the koala-carer he was immediately given antibiotics and kept quiet overnight. The  following morning he had brightened up and was eating very well.

Within 6 days of care the vet gave him a clean bill of health and was released into the Jean Shaw Koala Reserve.

When rescued he weighed 2.5Kg (a full grown male weighs 9-10Kg). He ate so well during his care that he weighed 3Kg on release.