Lewis, the internet-famous koala rescued from Australia's bushfires, has died

"Lewis" the koala, who was brought to international attention by a viral video of him being rescued from Australia's devastating bushfires, has been euthanised.

Port Macquarie Koala Hospital made the sad announcement yesterday on Facebook, stating that they had placed him under general anaesthetic that morning "to assess his burns injuries [sic] and change the bandages."

"We recently posted that 'burns injuries can get worse before they get better'," wrote the hospital. "In Ellenborough Lewis's case, the burns did get worse, and unfortunately would not have gotten better. 

"The Koala Hospital's number one goal is animal welfare, so it was on those grounds that this decision was made. We thank you for your ongoing support." Read more...

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from Mashable https://mashable.com/article/lewis-koala-dead-australia-bushfire/
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