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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Those poor. animals it breaks my heart!
God keep those sweet animals in your care now. I’m so glad the fires are out. I hope and pray this never happens again.
My heart breaks for all the wildlife and human lives lost. I’m hoping that you all will recover from this devastating loss
This breaks my heart. To hear him screaming out in pain was unbearable. At least now he’s not in any pain and is with all of his family that died in the fire. We are so thankful for all the wonderful people that helped them.
I received my bracelet this week and it is beautiful – put it on and only take it off to shower. Hope the funds to replant trees are increasing enough to be a sustainable home for the survivors. Thank You!