Aussie Firefighter Hurt in Fall During Koala Rescue
April 14, 2013
Source ABC Premium News (Australia)
A firefighter is in hospital under observation after being injured when he fell from a ladder during a koala rescue in Toorak Gardens, in Adelaide's east.
The Metropolitan Fire Service was called by Fauna Rescue just after 8:15am (ACST) this morning.
A spokesperson says it is believed a koala crossed Portrush Road and climbed a tree that was not a eucalyptus tree.
It had to be rescued because there were fears it would cross the busy road again to get to the right tree.
The firefighter fell from a ladder, and was taken to the Royal Adelaide Hospital with cuts and bruises.
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