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Severe Hailstorm Injures 120 Flying Foxes in Queensland

11/5/2025

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A severe hailstorm struck Esk in Queensland, injuring nearly 120 flying foxes, with hailstones up to 10 cm.
Volunteers rescued the bats and transported them to the Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (RSPCA) wildlife hospital in Brisbane.
Most injured bats were euthanized due to their severe injuries.
About 18 surviving pups require rehabilitation.
The RSPCA advises contacting wildlife rescue organizations if bats are sick or injured.

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Story summary

A severe hailstorm struck Esk in Queensland, injuring nearly 120 flying foxes, with hailstones up to 10 cm.
Volunteers rescued the bats and transported them to the Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (RSPCA) wildlife hospital in Brisbane.
Most injured bats were euthanized due to their severe injuries.
About 18 surviving pups require rehabilitation.
The RSPCA advises contacting wildlife rescue organizations if bats are sick or injured.