Image shows dead koala screwed to a post in Gympie

  • A dead koala has been discovered screwed to a pole in a Queensland park 
  • Koala was found on Wednesday at Brooloo Park, north-west of Sunshine Coast
  • It is unknown if the koala was dead at the time it was screwed onto the pole 
  • Anyone with information about the culprits is urged to contact police 

A dead koala has been discovered screwed to a pole in a Queensland park.

The koala was found on Wednesday at Brooloo Park lookout, north-west of the Sunshine Coast, according to Koala Rescue Queensland.

Rescue staff said the body has been removed and an investigation is underway.  

A dead koala was discovered screwed to a pole in at Brooloo Park lookout, north-west of the Sunshine Coast, on Wednesday (pictured)

It is unknown if the koala was dead at the time it was screwed onto the pole or if it died as a result.

Anyone with information about the culprits is urged to contact police.   

Koala Rescue Queensland is a 24-hour rescue service run by volunteers across the state.

Koala Rescue Queensland staff said the body has been removed and an investigation is underway

Koala Rescue Queensland staff said the body has been removed and an investigation is underway

 



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