A baby koala stayed by his mother’s side while she underwent life-saving surgery after she was struck by a car.
The mother koala named Lizzy was hit by a car on a highway in Australia and suffered a collapsed lung and facial trauma. Her 6-month-old joey was unharmed but clinging to her side.
The marsupials were rushed to the Australia Zoo Wildlife Hospital where Lizzy had emergency surgery.
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“Hang in there mum, I’m here for support!” During the procedure, her baby (named Phantom) stayed in the operating room and hugged her the entire time!
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Thanks to the veterinarian team, mom Lizzy is now recovering. She and Phantom will recuperate at the hospital, which was founded by Crocodile Hunter Steve Irwin and his wife Terri.
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The hospital sees an average of 70 koalas a month! They rely on donations to help save koala patients like Phantom and Lizzy! The hospital has treated 58,000 native wildlife patients since opening.
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Lizzy is now on antibiotics and is receiving plenty of TLC, as is baby Phantom.
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