Scottish reporter pranked by Aussies into wearing full protective gear to hold a koala

A Scottish reporter was pranked by a group of Aussies, who informed her that she could meet a drop bear or koala. Amid devastating bushfires, Aussies still mand to pull a classic prank on an unsuspecting Scottish reporter, Debi Edward. She was asked by locals to get prepared with full-body protective gear to face those vicious creatures. locals used to scare foreigners that y should be prepared as y might harm m. Edward wasn't aware of joke and was absolutely prepared when she visited bushfire ravd Kangaroo Island.

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A video surfaced on Facebook uploed by Australian video producer Sean Mulcahy, viewers can watch entire prank unfold. clip starts with Edwards standing at Kangaroo Island Wildlife Park, wearing her protective boots, armour and goggles and a veterinarian doctor accompanies her at her background. Co-owner Sam Mitchell approaches with a perfectly rmal koala and Dr Hall continues to warn Edward about threat while moving away to a safe distance.

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Edward shares her experience

When koala was finally handed over to Edward she was terrified. She was unable to hold it out of fear and asked to take it off her. She realised that she was pranked when two or people handled koala without any protective gear. Edward h a laugh sharing her experience in a TV show. She said that Aussies urged her to try it as it is only thing for ir special visitors. On Facebook, Mulcahy urged those who enjoyed prank to contribute to bushfire relief efforts on island. Raging bushfires on Kangaroo island have killed two people burned thousands of acres of land and disturbed wildlife. Meanwhile, a GoFundMe to help Kangaroo Island Wildlife Park has raised more than $1.7 million.

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