Flying fox swarm overruns Mount Isa homes
Thousands of flying foxes have invaded Mount Isa's Sunset suburb, leaving residents unable to use outdoor spaces or gardens.
Thousands of flying foxes have descended on Mount Isa's Sunset suburb, covering properties with droppings and debris. One resident, a doctor who bought his first home in June, spent three to four hours a day cleaning before giving up.
A neighbour's pregnant daughter had to move her baby shower away from the house. Residents want the council to encourage the flying foxes to leave and help with cleanup.
The state government expects the colony to move on once nearby trees finish flowering. Council officers confirmed the flying foxes are not breeding there.
- 24 years old
- Doctor age
- June 2026
- Home purchase month
- Three to four hours
- Daily cleaning time
- Sunset suburb, Mount Isa
- Location
Why it mattersResidents are trapped indoors by a wildlife invasion, with cleanup costs and property damage mounting while authorities weigh their options.
AustraliaThousands of flying foxes have overrun a Mount Isa suburb in Queensland, forcing residents indoors and damaging homes until the colony departs.
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