Brisbane man busted feeding dingo pup on Fraser Island | Pictures

A Brisbane man has been photographed deliberately feeding a dingo pup on Fraser Island. Read what happened, see the photos.

A member of the public has helped bust a man who fed a dingo pup on Fraser Island earlier this year, taking photos of the encounter and contacting the Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service.

The Brisbane man was photographed on March 17, 2022, allegedly feeding the dingo, known as wongari by the Butchulla people, at the Hook Point southern barge area, acting compliance manager Adam Northam said.

“The member of the public contacted the Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service and provided the photographs and the man’s vehicle registration number,” Mr Northam said.

“They advised us the man was hand feeding what appeared to be crackers or biscuits, and also offered water in the palm of his hand to the wongari.

“Following an investigation, the man admitted to deliberately hand feeding the wongari pup on multiple occasions and he was fined $2205.

The Brisbane man was photographed on March 17, 2022, allegedly feeding the dingo, known as wongari by the Butchulla people, at the Hook Point southern barge area.

“Rangers would like to thank the member of the public who witnessed the alleged feeding and reported the incident.

“We take a zero-tolerance approach to the deliberate feeding of wongari because people who feed or interfere with wongari put themselves and other people in danger.”

Mr Northam said rangers don’t need to be present to issue fines to people who deliberately feed or interfere with dingoes on K’gari.

“Residents, visitors and tour group operators regularly provide information, photos and videos to rangers and the Queensland Police Service when people offend against wongari,” he said.

“People who break the rules and deliberately feed or interfere with wongari, or don’t secure their food and rubbish can expect a fine or to appear in court.

The Brisbane man was photographed on March 17, 2022, allegedly feeding the dingo, known as wongari by the Butchulla people, at the Hook Point southern barge area.

“The rules are there for a reason, to keep people and wongari safe. Feeding dingoes can result in the animals becoming habituated, and they can lose their natural wariness of people.

“The animals can begin to expect food from humans which leads to habituation and heightens the risk of aggression and personal injury or the destruction of the animals by teaching them poor behaviours.

“The wongari are not starving and they have access to plenty of natural food.”

People are encouraged to report any concerning dingo encounters by calling 07 4127 9150 or emailing [e-mail] as soon as possible.