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Koalas and swimming pools

Answer

During hot weather or drought, koalas may look for water and sometimes fall into swimming pools.

Koalas can swim, but they can drown if they can’t climb back out.

✅ A simple way to help is to leave a rope with a float in the pool so a koala can grab it and climb out.

⚠️ Important:
If you see a koala drinking from a pool or searching for water, it might be sick or dehydrated.

📞 Call your local koala rescue group (or 1300 ANIMAL) for advice.