Brisbane father who fell ill after rescuing wallaby from floodwaters reveals his very Aussie cure


Brave bloke who rescued a wallaby from muddy floodwaters admits he’s a ‘bit crook’ from swimming in it – and shares his VERY Aussie cure

  • Jason braved floodwaters to save a distressed wallaby in Everton Park, Brisbane
  • He entered muddy water with debris to coax the animal back to higher ground 
  • The father revealed he sank a few beers after floodwater caused him to throw up
  • Polluted floodwater can cause, infections, diarrhoea and conjunctivitis


A man who braved Queensland floodwaters to rescue a wallaby downed a couple of beers to shrug off illness caused by the contaminated water.

Jason was at a friend’s house in Everton Park, Brisbane, when his son noticed a distressed wallaby flailing in the water.

Footage filmed by a bystander shows Jason swim into deep muddy water to rescue the animal.

The father dodges floating debris before he manages to coax the confused wallaby to higher ground.

Jason, was filmed by a bystander heroically rescuing a wallaby from floodwaters in Brisbane on Monday (pictured)

Jason, was filmed by a bystander heroically rescuing a wallaby from floodwaters in Brisbane on Monday (pictured)

Before entering the water Jason, who has lived through floods before, ensured there were no flowing currents and made a conscious effort not to swallow floodwater.

‘I’ve been around the traps a little bit, so I’m not just an idiot who jumped into the water,’ he told ABC Radio on Thursday. 

However, he said the polluted floodwaters made him feel ‘a bit crook’ the next day, but he had a classic Australian remedy. 

‘I went home, had a shower and a bit of a spew to get out some of that horrible water out, and had a couple stiff drinks to sort of sterilise my insides,’ he said. 

He revealed since entering the muddy water he has been feeling 'a bit crook' but manage to cure his sickness with a few beers (pictured, Jason was filmed rescuing a distressed wallaby from floodwaters)

He revealed since entering the muddy water he has been feeling ‘a bit crook’ but manage to cure his sickness with a few beers (pictured, Jason was filmed rescuing a distressed wallaby from floodwaters)

Jason managed to coax the animal to higher ground so it hop to safety (pictured)

Jason managed to coax the animal to higher ground so it hop to safety (pictured)

Authorities warned residents not to enter floodwater due to the danger of floating debris, strong currents, and damaged infrastructure.

Floodwaters also pose a health risk, leading to the possibility of injury, skin infections, diarrhoea, conjunctivitis, and ear, nose, and throat infections.

Darling Downs Health reminded residents that floodwater is contaminated with sewage and chemicals on Wednesday.

While a cleanup is underway in some parts of the state’s south east, contact with floodwater can be inevitable.

Queensland Health advises residents to wear full coverage clothing including gloves, long pants, and face masks when in contact with floodwater. 

Keep open wounds away from dirty water and cover them with waterproof dressing. Ensure hands are washed frequently and thoroughly.

Residents now face a mammoth cleanup and are at facing further health risks from contaminated floodwater (pictured, a woman is seen cleaning her flood damage property in Brisbane on Wednesday)

Residents now face a mammoth cleanup and are at facing further health risks from contaminated floodwater (pictured, a woman is seen cleaning her flood damage property in Brisbane on Wednesday)

How to keep safe after a flood 

  • Wear appropriate clothing like closed-in shoes or boots and gloves when in contact with floodwaters
  • Cover cuts or abrasions to ensure dirty water doesn’t cause an infection. If you get a cut or injured, disinfect the wounds, and cover immediately with waterproof dressings
  • Disinfect all surfaces, including kitchen cutlery or utensils, that have come into contact with floodwater with household bleach or hot soapy water
  • Always wash your hands with soap and clean water before eating or drinking
  • Remove any items from your yard that could be a potential breeding ground for mosquitoes and wear insect repellent when outdoors.

 Source: Darling Downs Health 

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