Child bitten by dingo at Kingfisher Bay, K’gari

A child has been bitten by a dingo near the Kingfisher Bay Resort, with the parents reporting that even though they picked the three-year-old up and tried to scare the dingo off, it was not deterred.

K’gari rangers are searching for the dingo who bit a child’s leg at Kingfisher Bay Picture: Liam Kidston

The Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service is investigating an incident on K’gari after a three-year-old child was bitten on the leg by a dingo on the beach near Kingfisher Bay.

Around 5pm on Saturday, January 18, 2025, the child was bitten on the back of the leg by a tagged dingo while walking with family on the beach near Kingfisher Bay.

The parents picked up the child and tried to scare the dingo away, but it wasn’t deterred.

The attack comes a month after a woman was charged by two dingoes, with one deliberately making contact with her.

People on two nearby yachts came to assist, with one using a kayak paddle to attempt to deter the dingo and maintaining distance between the visitors and the dingo.

The dingo kept a distance but was not deterred, a statement from QPWS said.

The incident occurred after a woman was charged by two dingoes “at speed,” with one making deliberate contact with her on December 19, 2024.

Rangers have increased education in the area and will attempt to identify the dingo involved.

Safety signage in the area was assessed and additional signage was installed.

Visitors are reminded to not feed dingoes, keep a safe distance from them, and walk in groups, amongst other precautionary steps.

Visitors are urged to report any concerning dingo encounters by calling 07 4127 9150 or emailing [e-mail].

They are reminded to Be dingo-safe! at all times:

Always stay close (within arm’s reach) to children and young teenagers

Always walk in groups and carry a stick

Never feed dingoes

Camp in fenced areas where possible

Do not run. Running or jogging can trigger a negative dingo interaction

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.