Parents warned as two kids attacked by a dingo in under 24 hours on K’gari

“There are too many instances where children are not being appropriately supervised,” said Assistant Principal Ranger Danielle Mansfield.

Tourists and parents have been warned to be extra cautious with their kids while visiting K’gari after two kids were attacked by dingoes within the span of 24 hours.

Queensland rangers are investigating the two “high-risk” incidents after a juvenile dingo attacked two children in recent days in K’gari, formerly known as Fraser Island. 

A five-year-old was walking with her family on the beach on Sunday at roughly 3pm when she ran ahead and away from the group. 

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Two children chased and bitten by a dingo 

The dingo, which was resting nearby, ran at “full speed towards her and nipped her on the thigh,” the Department of Environment and Science explained.

Due to fright, the young girl stopped in her tracks and was bitten again. 

An adult spotted the terrifying incident and ran toward the 5yo and the dingo, using their hat to stun and chase the dingo away, safely removing the girl. 

The girl was taken to a doctor who was camping with the group, where she was treated for the laceration and injuries to her thigh. 

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A second incident occurred the next day when a ranger was patrolling the area in an effort to keep everyone “Dingo Safe”.

A dingo was sleeping underneath a car when it spotted a young boy. Upon seeing the child, it ran “at full speed toward the boy”, who was terrified and ran directly into the water. 

Rangers spotted the dingo and chased after it while the boy’s parents made a beeline towards their son in the water.

“The dingo lunged, attempting to bite, but did not make contact,” the Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service (QPWS) explained.

This year, there have been several incidents involving dingos and attacks on children, giving parents a stark warning about the dangers of wild animals. 

In July, an eight-year-old boy was bitten on his lower back and buttocks by a dingo on K’gari after falling over 

The child’s father, who was standing next to his son, quickly swept in and picked the child up to separate him from the dingo. 

A few weeks before, a 10yo was bitten and dragged by a dingo into the water. “The boy’s 12-year-old sister, who was nearby, reacted quickly and ran to assist him,” said Assistant Principal Ranger Danielle Mansfield.

“There are too many instances where children are not being appropriately supervised,” she told 7News in June.

“On K’gari, this means children and teenagers must be within arm’s reach of an adult at all times, even if you can’t see any dingoes in the area.” 

How to be safe around dingoes 

Visitors to K’gari are urged to be dingo safe by following these rules:

• Always stay close (within arm’s reach) of children and young teenagers
• Always walk in groups
• Camp in fenced areas where possible
• Do not run. Running or jogging can trigger a negative dingo interaction
• Never feed dingoes
• Lock up food stores and iceboxes (even on a boat)
• Never store food or food containers in tents, and
• Secure all rubbish, fish and bait

Originally published as Parents warned as two kids attacked by a dingo in under 24 hours on K’gari