The Aftermath Of Tropical Cyclone Alfred In The Northern Rivers

BYRON BAY, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 9: Vet staff tend to an injured flying fox with some urgently required food after being found injured in the cyclone on March 9, 2025 in Byron Bay, Australia. Australia's east coast is experiencing severe weather as ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred moves south. Environmental charity Byron Bay Wildlife Hospital today reopened its doors to a flood of patients impacted by the destructive weather event. Working with local wildlife rescue groups, during the first few hours of re-opening native animal patients included an injured koala, an eastern grey kangaroo, a Flying fox, Sea Turtle hatchlings and a Swamp hen. Since 2020, the charity organisation operates a fully licensed veterinary hospital for sick, injured and orphaned wildlife. Reliant on donations, the hospital’s service is free of charge. (Footage by James D. Morgan/Getty Images)