For all other situations: 1. Report submission When a koala is reported, the information is received by Wildwatch Noosa. 2. Submission is verified Entry is verified by an expert reviewer. If photos were submitted with the entry, a desktop health assessment is undertaken. The record submitter may be contacted, and a rescue intervention of the koala may be instigated if the koala shows signs of illness. 3. Wildlife rescuer intervention A wildlife rescuer may be contacted to conduct a visual health check on the reported koala using binoculars and zoom camera. 4. Medical treatment if unwell If the koala is found to be unwell, it is transported to the Australia Zoo Wildlife Hospital for veterinary treatment. 5. Recovery and rehabilitation The koala undergoes necessary veterinary care at the hospital. 6. Release back to area Once the koala has fully recovered and is deemed healthy, it is released back to its natural habitat in the same area where safe. NOTE - If the matter is urgent, the symptoms are obvious and the koala needs assistance, please contact a koala rescue group immediately. (Contact details are at the rear of this booklet). This ensures that injured or sick koalas receive timely and appropriate care, to ensure their well-being. What happens when a sick koala is detected by Wildwatch Noosa verifiers? 30
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