Logan koala ‘Bear Grills’ shows his survival skills Claimed

THE INCREDIBLE tale of survival of the Logan koala affectionately named ‘Bear Grills’ is being used by Logan City Council in Queensland to urge drivers to slow down during koala breeding season.

The young male koala was hit by a car on Mundoolun Road in Mundoolun and became lodged in the car’s grill as the vehicle travelled to the base of Tamborine Mountain.

The driver contacted Wildcare for assistance when Bear was discovered.

Logan City Council senior environmental project officer Samantha Colbran said Bear Grills was one of the lucky ones who would go on to hopefully live a long and happy life thanks to the efforts of Wildcare, the RSPCA and the Moggill Koala Rehabilitation Centre.

“I’m pleased to report that Bear Grills is healthy and recovering well after undergoing surgery for a fractured thigh,” Ms Colbran said.

“Bear’s story is a timely reminder for local drivers as we launch our annual Koala Breeding Season Awareness Campaign. We have a shared responsibility for koala conservation and we encourage drivers to slow down and look out, especially at dusk and dawn, when koalas are most active.”

This year’s Logan koala awareness campaign