An AP picture by Mark Pardew of a koala bear injured in the Victorian brush fires is going around the internet. The bear is drinking water from a bottle offered by a local firefighter and its paw is resting on the firefighter’s hand. (Also see the YouTube video.) It’s a good reminder that even in the worst times we’re not helpless. One of the best antidotes to stress is to extend a hand to a fellow creature.
I don’t know about you, but just looking at pictures like these is enough to raise my spirits.
I’ve seen pictures of the Victorian Brush Fire- beautiful with the huge red fires. I got caught up in the beauty of it & forgot about the devastation of trees, lives & homes. The oil in the Eucalyptus trees simply explodes. Add the wind & it moves fast as a freight train.
I was glad to see the video of the thirsty koala bear & that he is being cared for (along with others rescued). I wondered if someone took him home. 🙂
It is awful all the devastation that has gone on in Australia.
So many have died in this blaze and towns have disappeared.
Jean, what you say about lending a helping hand when in low spirits is one sure way to lift up ones spirits. If you can do it to creatures, just the look of gratitude on their faces is enough to drive you to tears. Often, when you do it to humans, one gets indifference in return and that too teaches lessons!
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bikehikebabe and Diane,
The worst part about the fires is that some of them appear to have been set by humans. We used to have euctalyptus trees around our home when I was a kid. I still have a warm spot in my heart for them and love the smell. I hadn’t realized they have so much oil until I read the reports.
rummuser,
I’m afraid I have to agree with you about some humans.
awwww so cute.