Doug the koala dies during surgery

The baby koala shot with a slug gun has died on the operating table.
Doug was found with pellet wounds to his ribs and abdomen at the base of a tree at a
Morayfield property, north of Brisbane, on Tuesday morning.
His mother Meryl was also shot but is expected to make a full recovery after earlier
surgery.
Staff at the Australian Wildlife Hospital tried to remove half of one of Doug's
lungs after a pellet was found in his chest.
"However, it is with sad regret that during surgery, Doug passed away and vets were
unable to save him," a spokeswoman said.
X-rays on Friday revealed surgery was needed as soon as possible after it was found
his condition has worsened.
He was given only a 50-50 chance of survival.
Authorities continue to search for the person who shot the koalas.