ThisQueenmember has foundsomebody to love— a cuddly koala.
Over the weekend, as guitarist Brian May prepared to perform in Sydney for a concert to benefit Australian bushfire relief, the 72-year-old rock star bonded with an “adorable” koala named Bear.
“Visiting time ! A precious moment with Bear — an adorable rescued Koala — in theRSPCA Animal Hospital, Wacol, Brisbane,” Maywroteon Instagram. “These people are doing an incredible job of caring for the survivors of the tragic Queensland fires. They need our support.”
In the clip, the musician’s newfound furry sidekick clutches his shoulders as May strums his electric guitar. May called his visit “amazing” in another Instagrampost, sharing a slideshow of snapshots from his animal encounters.
May and Bear proved to be the true champions, as fans submitted countless artwork that depicted the two, which May alsosharedon social media.
Queen andAdam Lambertperformed together at theFire Fight Australiarelief concert on Sunday at ANZ Stadium in Sydney. Other performers at the fundraising concert included5 Seconds of Summer,Alice CooperandOlivia Newton-John, among others.
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After the performance, May referenced his iconic Queen showcase with late frontmanFreddie Mercuryin 1985,writingon Instagram, “I don’t think I’ve felt quite like that sinceLive Aid.”
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An avid animal rescuer, May previously opened up about his efforts torehabilitate hedgehogs. At theAmazing Grace rescue centeron his estate in Surrey, England, the animals are cared for and released back into the wild.
“It does feel great,” May told Channel 5 showSaving Britain’s Hedgehogslast spring. “The actual hands-on thing of saving animals is so rewarding and so inspiring.”
He added: “It’s brought me all kinds of wonderful joys that I never even dreamed of. To see these animals come in hurt, poisoned, dehydrated and see them taken care of and then let out for another chance in the wild — to me it’s one of the greatest joys that’s ever come into my life.”
source: people.com
