Koala Rescue

Koala Rescue

Koala Rescue

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Koala Rescue

2020

1h 1m

9.0(1 votes)

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Koala Rescue profiles the courage and determination of everyday Aussies that went out of their way to rescue, treat and rehabilitate the koalas who survived the Australian Black Summer bushfires, 2019-20.

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Directed by: Max Uechtritz

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