Residents in Beaudesert, Queensland, are being urged by Wildcare Australia to watch for injured or displaced animals following heavy rain and humid weather in mid-February 2026.
Although the Bureau of Meteorology forecast mostly sunny skies for the local area on 18 February, 2026, earlier weather systems brought heavy rain and flood risks to the region. These storms often push native animals into residential streets and gardens as they seek safety from rising water or lost habitats.
Wildcare advises residents not to touch dangerous animals like snakes, bats, koalas, or large kangaroos as they can cause harm when stressed or injured. Instead, people should contact experts for help or take smaller sick animals to a local vet clinic, where they will be accepted and treated for free.
For help with a wildlife emergency in the Scenic Rim, the Wildcare Australia volunteer hotline is available 24 hours a day on 07 5527 2444. The group is a volunteer-run organisation dedicated to rescuing and caring for native animals so they can be released back into the wild.
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