00:01A homecoming, almost a year in the making.
00:06These alpine spiny crayfish are being returned to this remote high country stream at Lucyvale
00:12after bushfires tore through the region in January.
00:16The first rains after bushfires, that will often sweep a lot of sediment and debris into the waterways
00:21which can smother species like the alpine spiny cray.
00:25Rescuing them after the summer fires from often rugged and charred terrain was tough but vital work.
00:32If they aren't rescued, they can disappear from these areas post bushfire.
00:37It's the first time this endangered species has been taken into captivity
00:41in what's been a busy year for Snobs Creek Hatchery staff.
00:45Most of these species we have here are so critically endangered they've never been kept in captivity before.
00:50So it's really new for everyone.
00:53Other rescued species holidaying at the hatchery have already been re-released
00:58including more than 100 Macquarie perch and trout cod that were rescued from Seven Creek.
01:04It was quite challenging to look after a large number of trout cod at the same time due to their
01:10aggressive nature.
01:11While the Victorian high country is bursting back to life, another forecast hot summer is just around the corner.
01:19And scientists and researchers warn that their work in saving vulnerable species like the crayfish is far from over.
01:27We suspect that it's going to be more and more important that we rescue species post bushfire.
01:32If we were doing it, no one would be.
01:35Hopeful signs of recovery.
01:37Hopeful signs of recovery.
01:38Hopeful signs of recovery.
01:39Once more, first of this, we look at the average others' community.
01:39I hope thatût day is one of the most of the most you want.
01:39For all the more you're looking for, over the next April, please.
01:39Thanks for watching.
