A koala caused a traffic jam on Brisbane Valley Highway in Australia as it tried to cross the busy road. Facebook user Mike Phipps captured photos and video of the animal as an officer arrived on the scene to guide it off the road.
Screen capture/Mike Phipps/Facebook
Drivers can be seen exiting their vehicles as a police officer attempted to guide the animal off of the road.
A photo from after the incident shows the officer looking on as the koala nestles itself into a tree with a seemingly disgruntled look on its face.
While the koala did not appear particularly grateful for the officer's help, Phipps commended him for his patience.
"Police officer showed great restraint in not arresting offender," Phipps wrote. "Only in Australia! Made our day."
Serious road incident on Brisbane Valley Highway this morning . Road closures in both directions. Police officer showed great restraint in not arresting offender. Only in Australia ! Made our day.
Posted by Mike Phipps on Friday, March 25, 2016Advertisement
