Dingoes on Australia’s K’gari island to be euthanised after tragic death of Canadian tourist Piper James

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 3 min read 100% complete by Andrew MessengerJanuary 25, 2026 at 07:04 AM

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Following the death of Canadian tourist Piper James on K'gari Island in Australia, the Queensland government announced that the dingo pack linked to her death would be euthanized. The decision came after an autopsy revealed injuries consistent with dingo bites, though drowning was determined as the primary cause of death. Environment minister Andrew Powell stated the pack of 10 dingoes posed an unacceptable public safety risk due to observed aggressive behavior. Six dingoes were euthanized on Saturday, with the remaining four to follow. The Butchulla Aboriginal Corporation, traditional owners of the island, criticized the government's decision, alleging a lack of consultation despite co-managing the island. K'gari, also known as Fraser Island, is home to approximately 200 dingoes and has a history of dingo attacks, including a fatal incident in 2001.

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Alice Springs 40% Clinton Gage 40% Azaria Chamberlain 40% Northern Territory 40% Brisbane 50% Butchulla Aboriginal Corporation 60% Christine Royan ×260% Butchulla people ×270% Andrew Powell ×370% Queensland ×280% K'gari ×790% Piper James ×290%

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k'gari island 100% piper james 90% dingo attacks 80% dingo cull 80% queensland government 70% euthanised 70% butchulla people 70% public safety risk 60% native title 50%

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K'gari

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