January 15, 2016
Columboola wildlife rescuer Ivan Edney, 69, was killed in a head-on crash on the Warrego Highway near Chinchilla on Thursday.
Mr Edney was well-known in the South Burnett for his efforts rescuing injured wildlife.
It is believed he was on is way to Miles to retrieve a possum when the incident occurred.
Also killed in the crash was a 79-year-old Taroom woman.
Mr Edney would transfer sick and injured animals from rural areas to Australia Zoo at Beerwah, often making multiple trips a week.
He was nominated for a Pride of Australia Medal in 2010 for his wildlife work.
