Sad news - Sam has died

This 4 year old koala became well known around the world after she accepted help and a drink from a country firemen during the terrible bushfires which devastated Victoria earlier this year. Sam was severely burned and has been recuperating at the Southern Ash Wildlife Centre for the last 6 months, along with many other severely affected wildlife. This morning she underwent an operation to remove cysts to try and save her from a disease "chlamydia" which has ravaged Victoria's female koala population, but unfortunately she did not make it through the operation.

Rest in Peace - Sam