‘Shattered’ parents of Canadian backpacker found dead on K’gari island mourn adventurous daughter

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 3 min read 100% complete by Joe HinchliffeJanuary 21, 2026 at 02:23 AM
‘Shattered’ parents of Canadian backpacker found dead on K’gari island mourn adventurous daughter

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Piper James, a 19-year-old Canadian backpacker, was found dead on Monday on K'gari Island in Queensland, Australia. Her body was discovered on a beach near the Maheno shipwreck, surrounded by dingoes. Authorities are investigating the cause of death, including the possibilities of drowning or a dingo attack. James had been travelling in Australia with a friend after working at a backpackers for six weeks. Her parents described her as adventurous and determined, highlighting her love for the outdoors and her work with British Columbia wildfire services. They last spoke to her on Saturday, and she expressed her love and gratitude. Her parents are mourning the loss of their daughter, who was having "the trip of a lifetime."

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