A frightened and trapped wallaby was rescued from a residential street in Gisborne last month with the help of three local children.
Chloe, Elias and Oliver helped wildlife rescuer Sue Anderson find the injured wallaby in their street.
“The wallaby had smashed its face against a fence trying to find a way out so the kids pointed to where he was hiding behind a car in someone’s driveway,” Sue said.
“I darted the wallaby and he went to sleep and then the children were allowed to come down and touch him.”
Sue said the children helped her roll the wallaby onto the stretcher and then carried it over to the car.
“I took it to Gisborne Veterinary Clinic and they gave him a good examination, and x-rayed his face and jaw where he smashed his face to make sure it wasn’t broken,” Sue said.
“These kids were a huge help in locating the wallaby quickly and it was just before school time so traffic was getting worse.
“When I spoke to their parents they said they all love animals, and Elias, the middle child, said he would love to be a wildlife rescuer when he grows up.”
If you see injured wildlife, call Wildlife Victoria on 8400 7300.
