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The koala, nicknamed Daphne, is between 3 and 4 years old and "was desperate to get into the Christmas spirit," rescuers said.

“The contrast between the current bushfire crisis and this sudden flooding is striking," said the director of the Australian Reptile Park.

Harrowing scenes showing fleeing kangaroos, burnt koalas and dead birds have appeared on social media.