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world1 month ago•10 min saved

Paradise Island tragedy renews call for tighter dingo safeguards

A 19-year-old Canadian backpacker, Piper James, died after an early-morning swim on K’gari (Fraser Island) in Australia; preliminary autopsy found drowning with dingo bite marks, prompting questions about the island’s wild-dingo population and safety rules. The incident recalls two previous fatal dingo attacks on the island and has sparked debate over whether to tighten guardrails for visitors, potentially curb numbers or even alter policies—though locals and Butchulla custodians stress not blaming the animals. James’s family plans a smoking ceremony and advocates for stronger protections for young travelers on the island.

via CNN|

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world1 month ago•1 min saved

Drowning suspected in Canadian teen’s death on K’Gari beach

Canadian backpacker Piper James, 19, was found dead on K'Gari (Fraser Island) in Queensland, Australia; autopsy indicates drowning as the likely cause, with post-mortem dingo bite marks noted but not responsible for death, and investigators say there’s no sign of foul play, though the final cause may take weeks to determine.

via BBC|

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wildlife2 years ago•2 min saved

Fatal Dingo Attack Prompts Euthanasia on Fraser Island

The leader of a pack of dingoes that attacked a jogger on a beach in Australia has been euthanised by wildlife authorities. The jogger, Sarah Peet, was attacked by three or four dingoes on K'gari (Fraser Island), and witnesses reported that the pack forced her into the surf. Tourists Shane and Sarah Moffat intervened and managed to scare off the pack leader, saving Peet's life. This incident follows a series of dingo attacks on humans, prompting increased patrols in the area. Authorities attribute the increasing fearlessness of dingoes to tourists who feed or encourage them for photos.

via Sky News|

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