Koala saved by kiss of life released back into the wild - Update

A koala who was brought back to life after being hit by a car has finally been released back into the wild. In August, Sean the koala stopped breathing and wildlife carer Michelle Thomas stepped in to give him the kiss of life and her mouth-to-mouth resuscitation successfully revived him.



Michelle has been caring for Sean at her animal wildlife shelter ever since. "He's an absolute sweetheart," she said. "He's been a really good koala to look after. He's a happy little soul." At his final vet check up, the feisty koala was fighting to get back into the wild, but he had to have some X Rays and a cataract checked first.

After being given the all-clear, veterinary staff deemed Sean well enough to return to his natural habitat. Sean was taken back to the bush, well away from any roads or cars. He was placed at the base of a gum tree and gave Michelle a kiss before taking off. He then climbed up the trunk and into the tree tops for his first taste of freedom in several months.


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"It was a really strong climb up the tree so we know he's in tip top condition," said Michelle. A particular spot on the Mornington Peninsula was chosen for Sean's release because there is a young female in the area who will make a perfect match. It should not take long for him to find her, as he has already got the mating call down pat.