This is the moment a 6-month-old baby koala called Phantom stayed by his mother’s side while she was having life-saving surgery.
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The momma koala called Lizzy was suffering from a collapsed lung and some facial trauma after being hit by a car in Australia.
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Luckily Phantom was unharmed, and as he was so young, staff thought it would be best to leave him with his mother.
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Phantom perched on his mum’s neck, giving her constant cuddles, and it seems like his hugs did the trick.
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“Phantom is with Lizzy during her procedures and check-ups to ensure neither mom nor bub gets stressed out,” hospital staff told the ABC.
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“Similarly, Phantom is in a ‘pouch’ during weighing to ensure he feels safe and protected while away from mum.”
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