Ellenborough Lewis, the koala rescued from a fire zone by Toni Doherty, could not be saved

Tracey Fairhurst
Updated November 26 2019 - 5:40pm, first published 3:45pm
Toni Doherty rescues Ellenborough Lewis from the fires near Long Flat. Photo: Nine News.
Toni Doherty rescues Ellenborough Lewis from the fires near Long Flat. Photo: Nine News.

HE was the koala that captured hearts worldwide - plucked from the flames by a brave rescuer who took the shirt off her own back with just moments to spare.

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Tracey Fairhurst

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