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Runners in this year’s Ironman Australia triathlon at Port Macquarie got a surprise as they made their way through the challenging final leg on the New South Wales Mid North Coast.

A male koala, known to inhabit the area, made its way straight across the course in front of runners and towards a gum tree.

The moment was captured on camera by local resident Jason Hannah, who lives near the triathlon course.

Mr Hannah posted a video of the koala on social media and said he received thousands of responses.

In August last year, a koala was spotted walking along a beach just south of Port Macquarie and that raised similar concerns.

“People can also play a part, by slowing down when driving in known koala areas, and calling wildlife carers if they see an injured animal,” she said.

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