Canadian teen died from drowning after dingo attack in Australia

BBC News - WorldEN 2 min read 100% complete March 6, 2026 at 02:47 AM

Canadian teen died from drowning after dingo attack in Australia

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A 19-year-old Canadian backpacker, Piper James, died from drowning after being attacked by dingoes on K'Gari Island (formerly Fraser Island) in Queensland, Australia on January 19. Her body was found surrounded by approximately ten dingoes, at least six of which were later euthanized. A coroner's report indicated that James's death was a result of drowning with multiple injuries sustained from the dingo attack. James had been working at a hostel and intended to go for an early morning swim before the incident. K'Gari is home to around 200 protected dingoes, and the last fatal dingo attack on the island occurred in 2001.

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K'Gari (Fraser Island)

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