A curious koala has been seen taking a leisurely walk through a train station before falling just inches from the tracks.
The marsupial was captured on CCTV footage casually wandering around Casula train station, in Sydney’s south-west, early on Friday morning.
The furry fare evader snuck through a fence and headed towards the platform, not caring about space as he got dangerously close to the edge of the platform.
He then climbed the stairs to the pedestrian bridge, where he was discovered by a guard on a passing train and alerted the security control center.
Trains were warned to slow down at the station for the koala’s safety.
Two New South Wales Police officers escorted the koala over the station fence.
Transport for NSW posted the video on its Facebook page with the caption: “Sir, are you koalafied for standing like this on the yellow line?”
Australians were quick to share their thoughts on the furry traveler.
A curious koala has been seen taking a leisurely stroll through a train station before coming dangerously close to the tracks (pictured)
Two New South Wales Police officers escorted the koala over the station fence (pictured)
“Just one more day in Australia,” said one.
“I’m surprised the police didn’t chase him for an opal card to see if he had tapped,” wrote a second Australian.
“Look, I’m not complaining if my train is delayed because of this,” a third shared.
Others took the opportunity to lament the decline of koala habitat in Australia.
“It’s quite sad that due to deforestation and clearing of koala habitat, these precious creatures have nowhere to go,” wrote another.
“Poor thing… we’re just taking everything away from our wildlife,” a third commented.
“It’s absolutely heartbreaking for this poor displaced koala.”
A NSW Transport spokesperson told Daily Mail Australia: “All passengers, young and old, are reminded to stay behind the yellow line.”
The koala casually walked up the stairs to the pedestrian bridge (pictured)
