Australian Marine , Wildlife Research and Rescue Organisation ( AMWRRO ) could face closure after incurring $ 200,000 worth of legal fees . It was sued for defaming a state government worker in an email . The non-profit volunteer organisation is the only group in South Australia that is licensed to rescue , rehabilitate and release marine wildlife . It was responsible for rescuing AMWRRO the koala who suffered second degree , partial thickness burns to all his paws during the Adelaide fires . The group , which runs on donations and whose founder has mortgaged his home four times to pay for resources , hopes to fundraise the legal fees .
Australian Marine , Wildlife Research and Rescue Organisation ( AMWRRO ) could face closure after incurring $ 200,000 worth of legal fees . It was sued for defaming a state government worker in an email . The non-profit volunteer organisation is the only group in South Australia that is licensed to rescue , rehabilitate and release marine wildlife . It was responsible for rescuing Jeremy the koala who suffered second degree , partial thickness burns to all his paws during the Adelaide fires . The group , which runs on donations and whose founder has mortgaged his home four times to pay for resources , hopes to fundraise the legal fees .