He was regarded as the most ‘loveable legend of Lake Cathie’ for more than a decade but sadly the 15-year-old koala – named ‘Cathie Bravo’ has passed away.
The wild male was known to traverse the region, hiding in nearby treetops – and putting on a show for the cameras.
The Port Macquarie Koala Hospital said the death followed large part of his habitat being cleared for development in August last year.
The cause of the koala’s death has not been confirmed.
Koalas were officially named as an endangered species in February last year in NSW, the Australian Capital Territory and in Queensland.
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