Koala survives being hit by car and trapped in grill for kilometres
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Bear Grylls is one of the world’s most famous survivalists and a plucky marsupial who survived a major ordeal has been named after him.

He became caught in the grill of a car in Logan, south of Brisbane, at the end of May.

“Sadly he was caught in the grill of a car,” Vet Dr Stephanie Shaw said

Koala survives being hit by car and trapped in grill for kilometres
Bear Grylls became caught in the grill of a car in Logan, south of Brisbane, at the end of May.(Nine)

The four-year-old is faring better than expected. Despite travelling about 30 kilometres, he only suffered a broken leg.

“Bear Grylls is definitely a fighter and a survivor. Logan City Council senior environment officer Samantha Colbran said.

“He was hit in Logan on Mundolin Road but travelled up to Tambourine Mountain, so quite a distance for him to be holding on for life.”

He had surgery the next day.

“He’s got a plate, and quite a few screws in his leg,” Shaw said.

He’ll remain at the Moggill Koala Rehabilitation Centre for the final stages of his care until he’s released, hopefully in the coming weeks.

With koala breeding season now in full swing, it’s a timely reminder the cuddly creatures are on the move.

“A key action individuals can take to support koalas is to reduce their speed on roads, particularly in areas with roadside vegetation and koala caution signs,” Colbran stated.

Logan City Council is launching its annual awareness campaign including installing more flashing road signs.

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