Sam the Koala was one of lucky ones. Officials estimate that millions of animals -- including koalas, kangaroos, wallabies and lizards -- perished in the inferno. The Australia fire has destroyed 1,200 square miles of forest, towns and farms with an expected human death toll of 300. Sam was photographed with volunteer firefighter David Tree who shared his water with the koala. Sam has second and third degree burns but is expected to fully recover within six to eight months.
David Tree has already gone to visit Sam in the shelter. It's people like David here that give me hope for a better tomorrow.
