Video taken from Koala Rescue Brisbane South Inc.: https://www.facebook.com/reel/1596260164699468

Yes, really. The call came on Saturday night from the bus control support officer about a koala on a Brisbane CityGlider.

Our hero bus driver had seen a koala dodge traffic on Wiles Street at Camp Hill before it scrambled up a light post on a traffic island.

The quick-thinking driver tried to stop the koala from slipping down the metal post.

Worried the koala might climb down and run into the path of a car, he used a light jacket to cover its head before moving it onto the bus.

We don’t recommend handling koalas unless you’re trained. They have incredibly dangerous claws, can bite - and gripping them around their ribs can cause serious damage.

If you find an injured koala, and it’s safe to contain it without touching it until help arrives, please do so; anywhere dark is good for wildlife. Usually we recommend a laundry basket covered with a towel, but if needs be, a bus will do!

The koala’s name is Peri. We weren’t sure if he had been injured at any time, so Peri was taken to the RSPCA wildlife hospital for a check-up.

We’re pleased to say, less than 24 hours later, he was deemed healthy and cleared for release.

🍃 Peri is now munching on leaves in Seven Hills Bushland Reserve. Ear tag: 1919

A huge thanks to the bus driver for caring enough to stop to help. We’re so grateful that you did!

☎️ To our local community, if you spot a koala in potential trouble, please phone (don’t text) Koala Rescue Brisbane South on 0424 807 470.