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An incredible show of community spirit has brought
locals together in the Gold Coast Hinterland as dozens of Canungra
residents rescued animals from the fire front at nearby Binna Burra.
Key points:
- Canungra residents have taken in animals from fire threatened properties at Binna Burra, about 30 minutes away
- Horses, goats, alpacas, dogs and chickens have been moved to safety
- Residents who find injured wildlife are being urged to contact Wildcare Australia
Driving in convoy through the night, the Canungra residents ferried animals to safety as a fire front spanning about 10 kilometres destroyed 10 homes in the area.
Kelly Casey managed to save two horses from the huge fire and other animals have been taken in by Canungra residents until it is safe to return home.
"We got the phone call early this morning that we needed to evacuate some horses from up on Binna Burra … so we went up and ended up bringing down a couple of horses and taking them to the Canungra showground," she said.
"My neighbour has got two alpacas in her paddock at the moment and I think there are now about 16 horses at the showground.
"There've been dogs, cats and even chickens … no animal is being left behind, any that can be rescued are being saved."Ms Casey said it had been an amazing effort from the community.
"I've been here seven years and every time something happens, they never cease to amaze me the people here, they're just so wonderful.
"Everybody wants to pitch in and help.
"We've got people who have collated lists of what locals can do to help, what services they can offer, rooms they can provide in their house for emergency accommodation, what animals they can take."
Ms Casey said the challenge was now to find enough feed for the rescued animals.
"We've got a big drive at the moment to get some feed for dogs, goats, sheep and horses that have been rescued," she said.
Wildlife volunteers call for support
Wildcare Australia shared a photo on Facebook of a koala and her joey rescued by the organisation's volunteers and Jimboomba police officers.The koala was first rescued by Jimboomba police officer Darren Ward.
Mr Ward said he found the koala and her joey in shock, clinging to the branch on the ground.
He said she spent a bit of time in the back of his police car before wildcare volunteers were able to take over.
"There was singeing to the fur, and singeing to the ears … but the baby seemed quite well protected," he said.
"They were taken to the RSPCA Queensland wildlife hospital for treatment and are being monitored closely," Wildcare posted on social media.
Wildcare urged residents in affected bushfire areas who saw any injured wildlife to contact the organisation on (07) 5527 2444.
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