He’s sniffed out danger, helped save dozens of Koalas and captured the attention of Hollywood A-listers.
Most notably, due to his life saving work during the Black summer bushfire emergency.
Now one of Australia’s most beloved bushfire heroes is officially calling it a day.
His name is Bear, and he’s ready for his next adventure – retirement – after a decade on the front line of koala detection.
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