13 June 2021
Published 04 December 2020
With the mercury set to soar this weekend, Moreton Bay Regional Council is prepared to respond to heat-stressed wildlife and is already monitoring flying fox colonies.
Heat and humidity can prove deadly to flying foxes. If this occurs on the weekend, parks with large colonies may be closed in the interests of public health and safety.
Mayor Peter Flannery has reminded locals not to touch wildlife, instead report them to the relevant agencies.
“Our crews will be keeping an eye on the wellbeing of flying foxes during the heatwave,” he said.
“I want to thank residents in advance for keeping their eye out on any heat-stressed flying foxes but not going near them.
“The best thing you can do is report sick or injured animals to the RSPCA.
“Do not touch a live flying fox under any circumstance as it may scratch or bite.
“I also want to thank the wildlife groups for volunteering to respond to these reports and helping take care for of distressed flying foxes.
If you find a large number of deceased flying foxes, please call Council on 3205 0555.
To report colonies of flying foxes that appear heat stressed, please phone 1300 ANIMAL.
If you are bitten or scratched by a flying fox, seek immediate attention from your nearest medical facility or call Queensland Health on 13 HEALTH (13 432 584).