Road To Recovery: Cobargo Residents Rebuilding Their Lives In The Wake Of Bushfires

COBARGO, AUSTRALIA - MAY 09: Partners and bushfire survivors Marylin Mills and Mick Thompson, along with paramedic Craig Howker are pictured on Mick and Marylin's Cobargo property on May 09, 2020 in Cobargo, Australia. Marylin Mills and her partner Mick Thompson narrowly escaped as fire tore through their property, destroying their home and killing many of their animals. Marylin’s prized horses survived but were badly burnt. The couple now struggles with the memory of that day yet have found solace in each other and the small Cobargo community. Craig was on duty in the area on the day of the fires and was visiting those affected. The small town of Cobargo on the New South Wales south coast was devastated when bushfires tore through the area on New Year's Eve on 31 December 2019. Two people were killed and dozens of homes and properties were destroyed as Cobargo became one of the worst affected communities by what is now known as the Black Summer fires. Just over four months on, recovery works are slowly beginning as contractors start to remove the rubble and remains of the destroyed buildings around town. For Cobargo residents, the road to emotional recovery has also been slow going as the current coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and social distancing measures further exacerbate feelings of isolation. (Photo by Brook Mitchell/Getty Images)
COBARGO, AUSTRALIA - MAY 09: Partners and bushfire survivors Marylin Mills and Mick Thompson, along with paramedic Craig Howker are pictured on Mick and Marylin's Cobargo property on May 09, 2020 in Cobargo, Australia. Marylin Mills and her partner Mick Thompson narrowly escaped as fire tore through their property, destroying their home and killing many of their animals. Marylin’s prized horses survived but were badly burnt. The couple now struggles with the memory of that day yet have found solace in each other and the small Cobargo community. Craig was on duty in the area on the day of the fires and was visiting those affected. The small town of Cobargo on the New South Wales south coast was devastated when bushfires tore through the area on New Year's Eve on 31 December 2019. Two people were killed and dozens of homes and properties were destroyed as Cobargo became one of the worst affected communities by what is now known as the Black Summer fires. Just over four months on, recovery works are slowly beginning as contractors start to remove the rubble and remains of the destroyed buildings around town. For Cobargo residents, the road to emotional recovery has also been slow going as the current coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and social distancing measures further exacerbate feelings of isolation. (Photo by Brook Mitchell/Getty Images)
Road To Recovery: Cobargo Residents Rebuilding Their Lives In The Wake Of Bushfires
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