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Koala delights Apollo Bay beachgoers, but wildlife carer says it was in a panic
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The koala with surfboards at the beach in south-western Victoria.
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Surfing and wildlife spotting are two popular pastimes along Victoria s Great Ocean Road, but rarely are the two enjoyed at the same time.
That all changed for an excited crowd at the Apollo Bay main beach, west of Melbourne, after a koala made its way along the sand and at one point sat in the water.
Amateur photographer Kim Bedford was on hand with her family when the marsupial emerged from trees in nearby sand dunes.
Wowser. That s the best pic of 2020, another wrote.
A third said: Only in Aus! Great photos.
But wildlife carer Tracey Wilson fears the koala may have accidentally ended up in a bad spot , ABC reported.
Kim Bedford snapped pictures of the furry friend after he appeared from nearby sand dunes at Apollo Bay main beach, west of Melbourne, on Tuesday
Having cared for hundreds of koalas at her animal sanctuary, Ms Wilson said koalas don t typically seek out the beach but the marsupials are more commonly ending up in locations they re not expected to be. It s mainly due to a lack of natural habitat, development and town planning that could be done better, she said.