Target: Brendan Kissane KC, Director of Public Prosecutions in Victoria, Australia
Goal: Ensure those responsible for dragging a koala by a rope causing fatal injuries face the strongest possible legal consequences.
A koala was found in horrific condition after it was dragged from a vehicle by a rope, in an incident that has shocked wildlife rescuers. The injured animal was discovered following a call for assistance, with early accounts suggesting the situation may involve severe cruelty.
The koala was assessed by a volunteer veterinarian who determined that the injuries were so severe that euthanasia was necessary. The rescuer described the case as one of the worst they had encountered, indicating the extent of the suffering the animal may have endured. The circumstances surrounding the incident raise serious concerns about the treatment of vulnerable wildlife.
Authorities, including conservation regulators and police, are investigating the incident. Cases like this highlight the urgent need for accountability and stronger protection measures for wildlife, as well as appropriate response systems for injured animals.
PETITION LETTER:
Director Kissane,
This petition concerns a deeply disturbing case in which a koala was found with catastrophic injuries after it was dragged by a rope from a vehicle. Reports indicate that the animal’s injuries were so severe that euthanasia was deemed necessary.
Wildlife rescuers have described the case as unusually severe, and authorities are investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident.
We respectfully urge your office to conduct a thorough investigation and to pursue the strongest possible charges. Holding those responsible accountable is essential to ensuring justice for this animal and deterring similar acts against wildlife.
Sincerely,
[Your Name Here]
Photo credit: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-26/koala-killed-after-being-dragged-behind-vehicle/106497782
