General News
12 March, 2025
Wildlife carer 'very grateful' to Dimboola community
Stacy Whitehorse from Gerang Gerung Wildlife Rescue and Rehabilitation Centre is the only one responding to wildlife rescue calls after the devastating Little Desert National Park fire.
Ms Whitehorse said the fire had wiped everything out.
"There's nothing left," she said.
The fire ripped through more than 83,000 hectares of land in the national park, leaving a wide range of wildlife species without a home.
Ms Whitehorse has expressed her deepest thanks to the Dimboola community for all the help locals have given her.
"I'm beyond grateful for the community's generosity and compassion under the circumstances," she said.
She said people have provided her with products, food and financial donations to help support the now-homeless animals that have also been left without a source of food.
"It has really helped and will continue to help," Ms Whitehorse said.
"The community is frustrated and this is something they can do to help the situation."
She also warned the community that survivors were on the move, particularly kangaroos, wallabies and emus.
"Most of the little ones are gone," she said.
"If you come across an injured animal and are concerned over injuries, please contact me."
Ms Whitehorse can be contacted on 0418 851 112.
To donate visit www.geranggerungwildlifeshelter.com