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The bushfires in Australia have caused such unimaginable devastation & tragic loss of life, both human & animal.....thank you to all those courageous firefighters who risked their lives to try to save others.......this little fellow survived, thanks to this brave man.
David Tree, a firefighter with the Country Fire Authority (CFA), the volunteer force of the Australian state of Victoria, shares his water with an injured Koala at Mirboo North after wildfires swept through the region Monday. "It was amazing, he turned around, sat on his bum and sort of looked at me with (a look) like, put me out of my misery," Tree told The Associated Press on Tuesday. "I yelled out for a bottle of water. I unscrewed the bottle, tipped it up on his lips and he just took it naturally. He kept reaching for the bottle, almost like a baby." The deadliest firestorm in Australia's history has wiped out entire towns and killed at least 181 people.
Bear HeartsA wonderful heart touching photo! That firefighter is a hero for helping that poor little baby out.
~Robert
Past Time Bears
Woodbury Park BearsThats the lovliest picture I have seen in a longtime it has made me tear up 
what a guy
Raewyn
Such a lovely story Denise 
thanks for sharing.
Those fire fighters are doing such an amazing job and they need medals for their bravery.
Hugs
Carolyn
Such a sad picture but well done the fire fighter's who are just working so hard - they are all hero's 
I have made a donation to the Wildlife Rescue and Protection society who are also working hard to rescue and treat the poor animals as these people are also hero's and need help in their work.
Hugs Lyn
I heard that the little koala drank 3 bottles of water, poor little thing, it just breaks your heart to think how many perished..
Carolyn, I agree all those guys should receive medals...they are just ordinary men & women who volunteer for the country bushfire brigades, what would we do without people like them...God bless them all and keep them safe.
Raewyn, I tear up everytime I look at it...
Matilda Huggington-beare there are such GOOD people in this world 
:clap:
Dolls N DreamsHow sweet, that poor little cutie!
Newcastle, OntarioThanks for posting this, Denise. My niece had seen the story and googled to find more info. They have named the Koala, Sam and it is a female, who was taken to a rescue centre for injured animals. She had burned feet and was put on an IV and pain medication and will survive and be released in about 5 months. Apparently a male Koala at the shelter has taken a shine to her and keeps putting his arm around her - that is so awesome! I'm so glad she has help.
hugs,
Brenda
thanks for that extra info Brenda, so pleased she'll be okay...here's a video clip of it...turn the volume up.
PottersHouse BearsWhat a wonderful story among all of the tragic ones.
Aw, Denise, It not only warmed my heart, it made me boo!!!!! The firefighters should all receive medals, it must be just about the worst thing you can put yourself through I should think. These fires have really been playing on my mind, and most other people too I should think. So sorry for anyone who has to go through such a horrific ordeal as this. But, as they say, "good comes from bad" and this little photo just about sums it all up doesn't it. Such a precious moment.
Oh dear, I'm welling up again!!!!!!!! I think I'm keeping the "Kleenex" company going these days!
So thank you Denise for yet another beautiful little story. :hug:
Hugs
Marilyn
DoodlebearsWhat a heartwarming and beutiful story. David Tree did a wonderful thing there, god bless his kind heart. I hope that koala does well and was not too badly injured. I hope and pray that the fire soon can be put out and no more poor souls, human or animal looses their fight for life, too many have already been taken. Thank you so much for sharing this wonderful story Denise.
Hugs, Jane. :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug:
puca bearsI'm with you Marilyn! Cried a lot over all the terrible news.............and this little girl set me off again. Poor little scrap - but she's one of the lucky ones, and should recover.
And as for David Tree and all his colleagues - they are such HEROES.
thanks so much for sharing, Denise
huggies
Maria
New YorkI thank God that there are people out there who still have compassion in their hearts. What a wonderful picture of mankind at his best, unlike the arson(s) out there who may be contributed to this misery. Poor little innocent Koala.
Jellybelly BearsI saw this story yesterday on the news, made me cry, poor little thing...its just too sad, but I'm so glad this little girl made it, the CFA are amazing people
Back Road Bears
So bitter sweet. Watching her just drink and drink while kepeing her burned paw in the firefighter's hand..... poor baby. But lucky indeed.
I just keep praying for everyone, human and animal, who are in the fire's wicked path.
Thanks Daphne,
all those people & animals sure need everyone's prayers, it's a heartbreaking time downunder, just so sad....
Newcastle, OntarioHere's a picture of Sam with her new boyfriend Bob, and a link to a video of her. Sam has received an incredible amount of interest around the world. I'm glad she is doing well. http://www.news.com.au/heraldsun/story/ … 61,00.html
hugs,
Brenda
Woodbury Park BearsOh I love them to bits makes this old heart smile what a lovely picture of them together poor little things.
These are the lucky one's I heard on the radio that we have lost 1 million little native lives and I cried again
Raewyn
Thanks for adding that video link Brenda.......poor little pets, but I guess they are the lucky ones.
Chaska, MinnesotaAwww... how touching...really, it tells how much the animals are suffering, to trust somebody when their natural instint is to run away.....It make me very sad to hear of these fires....so much suffering. This is one story that has a good outcome.... . Many bear hugs to all those animals suffering out there :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug:
