One evening, witnesses reported seeing a car change lanes & speed up on Flagstaff Road, in what they described as a deliberate attempt to run down a koala.
That koala was Finist. Fin, as we now call him.
Despite his injuries, this brave boy managed to reach the side of the road. His leg was visibly broken. He needed help, urgently.
Thankfully, someone called SKER. Within 10 minutes, one of our volunteer rescuers arrived and rushed Fin to our veterinary centre. As the adrenaline wore off, shock began to take hold. His breathing was short and rapid. The boy who had somehow found the strength to get himself off the road was now fighting for his life.
We carefully settled him into our oxygen tent, started lifesaving IV fluids and worked until the early hours of the morning to stabilise him, But surviving the night was only the first hurdle.
Once Fin was stable enough for X-rays, they revealed a fracture that needed urgent surgery. He also had bruising in his lungs, making an anaesthetic a serious risk.
Surgery was dangerous. Without it, we would have no way to save him. Thanks to the incredible team at SASH Adelaide, Fin underwent surgery later that day. He then came straight back to SKER, where his recovery continues.
What an absolute fighter.
Fin has been through so much, and there is still a long road ahead. Surgery was just the beginning. Now he needs ongoing veterinary care, pain relief, close monitoring and time to heal before he can have a chance to return to the wild.
By sponsoring Finist, you’re helping give this brave boy the best possible chance to return to the treetops where he belongs.
One evening, witnesses reported seeing a car change lanes & speed up on Flagstaff Road, in what they described as a deliberate attempt to run down a koala.
That koala was Finist. Fin, as we now call him.
Despite his injuries, this brave boy managed to reach the side of the road. His leg was visibly broken. He needed help, urgently.
Thankfully, someone called SKER. Within 10 minutes, one of our volunteer rescuers arrived and rushed Fin to our veterinary centre. As the adrenaline wore off, shock began to take hold. His breathing was short and rapid. The boy who had somehow found the strength to get himself off the road was now fighting for his life.
We carefully settled him into our oxygen tent, started lifesaving IV fluids and worked until the early hours of the morning to stabilise him, But surviving the night was only the first hurdle.
Once Fin was stable enough for X-rays, they revealed a fracture that needed urgent surgery. He also had bruising in his lungs, making an anaesthetic a serious risk.
Surgery was dangerous. Without it, we would have no way to save him. Thanks to the incredible team at SASH Adelaide, Fin underwent surgery later that day. He then came straight back to SKER, where his recovery continues.
What an absolute fighter.
Fin has been through so much, and there is still a long road ahead. Surgery was just the beginning. Now he needs ongoing veterinary care, pain relief, close monitoring and time to heal before he can have a chance to return to the wild.
By sponsoring Finist, you’re helping give this brave boy the best possible chance to return to the treetops where he belongs.
