While renovations are responsible for attracting many an inquisitive neighbour, for one South Warrnambool resident it was too much to bear.
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Taking a sneak peek at a property in Wellington Street on Tuesday afternoon, a curious koala found itself in the homeowner’s laundry basket.
Home owner Narelle Brown said she was alerted to the creature’s visit by a Canberra mother and daughter who spotted the marsupial venturing into the family’s driveway at 3pm.
The trio immediately phoned authorities to initiate a rescue.
“The volunteer that arrived was brilliant,” Mrs Brown said. “And the koala was amazingly quiet. There was no hissing or barking or scratching like I’d imagined.”
Mrs Brown said her three-year-old daughter Daisy was also delighted with the find.
“Oh she was thrilled with it. I don’t think she realised it would have to go back.”
Representatives from the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning (DELWP) said residential development could cause wildlife to become displaced.
Their advice is that the care of sick, injured and orphaned wildlife must be referred to an authorised wildlife rehabilitation organisation, shelter or foster organisation.