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IFAW supports rescue efforts amid Australia’s floods, fires, and storms
12 February 2025
With many areas in North Queensland receiving record-breaking amounts of rain this month, wildlife carers in the area are struggling with an influx of native animals.
Wallabies, Roos, and Possums Townsville (WRAPT) Wildlife Carers has reported a 400% increase in rescue calls since the start of the rain event, while storm and flood damage has destroyed caches of carers’ supplies and equipment.
Flooding in Far North Queensland. Photo: © FNQ Wildlife Rescue
IFAW is supporting WRAPT to scale up their rescue efforts for these impacted animals, and we’re restoring their supplies to support ongoing care.
As the floodwaters recede, we’ll see the true impacts of the destruction and animal needs. Our team remains on standby to increase our support, including through deployment to the area if additional assistance is required.
IFAW’s team also remains on standby and in contact with colleagues behind the incredible response efforts for the mass bird casualty event that followed an extreme storm in Harden, New South Wales.
We’re also in contact with various groups responding the bushfires and extreme heat events across Victoria, including the government’s Wildlife Emergency Support Network, of which IFAW is a founding member.
Our thoughts are with the incredible rescuers and carers on the ground who continue their unwavering efforts to help animals in need. We will continue working with decision-makers to reform policy and ensure this sector is recognised and better supported.
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