Lewis the koala dies one week after being rescued from Australian fires
The now-famous koala named Lewis died in a local koala hospital just days after a local woman saved him from a wildfire in the Australian state of New South Wales. Lewis was treated for his wounds, but they were so severe he could not be saved.
A total area of over 42 million acres has been burned leaving an estimated 1 billion animals dead. The fires have caused the biggest devastation of habitats in recorded history.
As blazes raged through the country, 34 people have died, and thousands of homes were destroyed.
The impact on wildlife is unimaginable, as vast areas of habitat have been scorched. Officials fear the toll on native species of animals and plants will be immense.
The country's koala populations has been a major victim of the bushfires, with thousands of the animals feared killed.
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I love this!! God Bless!!
What a tragedy this has been for the loss of life and forest. Please God help.these surviving animals.
It is heart breaking to hear the Kola’s cry of pain. They sound so pitiful because they are hurting so bad. So thankful so many were rescued. God bless you.
I was devastated for All the people & animals. Koalas are one of my favorites!
These few seconds of film absolutely broke my heart. It is so very sad.