In Australia, 700 koalas were shot from a helicopter to 'end their suffering'.

In the Australian national park 'Budj Bim', nearly 700 koalas have been killed. Animal activists claim that they were shot from helicopters, resulting in the death of not only sick animals but also healthy ones. This occurred after large wildfires, which destroyed over 2,000 hectares of habitat for koalas.

Critics warn that it is very difficult, if not impossible, to determine the condition of each animal from the air and to recognize whether it is truly sick. Ecologists and animal rights activists emphasize that shooting koalas from helicopters is a last resort that has not been used before in Australia.

It is also worth noting that the area where the shooting took place was closed after the fires, so rescuers could not get in to save the cubs left without their mothers. Animal defenders are also demanding an end to the felling of healthy trees, which are the main source of food and shelter for koalas.

The government explains its actions by saying it acted according to the recommendations of veterinarians. However, this act has caused serious public outrage and backlash from environmental organizations.

Analysis:

Shooting koalas from helicopters in the 'Budj Bim' national park in Australia has sparked public outrage and negative responses from environmental organizations. Concerns relate to the ethics of such measures that have never been used before, as well as the inability to determine the condition of animals from the air. Fires in the koala national park area have caused significant damage, leading to the need for rescue actions. However, the method used in the entire situation has come under criticism and requires changes in rescue operation strategies and nature protection.