Baby koala holds on to mum during her surgery

June 12, 2015 10:48 AM

His mum was being operated on because she had a collapsed lung. Doctors allowed Phantom to cling on to his mum as veterinarians at the Australia Zoo Wildlife Hospital worked on her.

A six-month-old koala named Phantom has gotten Internet fame after holding on to his mum Lizzy during her operation.

His mum was being operated on because she had a collapsed lung. Doctors allowed Phantom to cling on to his mum as veterinarians at the Australia Zoo Wildlife Hospital worked on her.

During the procedure. Phantom even wrapped his little arms around her neck.