Dingo stabbed after attacking child on K’gari

A dingo has been stabbed almost to death after an attack on a child on K’gari on Friday.

A dingo has been stabbed almost to death after an attack on a child on K’gari on Friday.

A dingo has been stabbed almost to death after an attack on a child on K’gari on Friday.

The nine-year-old boy is in a stable condition after suffering a bite to his underarm.

The incident occurred near the K’gari beach track at 11.47am.

It is understood a bystander rescued the child and the dingo was stabbed when the bystander intervened.

It was originally reported the dingo had been killed in the stabbing, but it is now understood it was severely wounded.

The child was transported to the mainland following the incident.

The dingo was injured by passers-by who ran to the boy’s aid.

The boy has been transported to hospital for treatment.

Rangers are now searching for the dingo and will increase patrols in the area.

Visitors to K’gari/Fraser Island are reminded to keep a stick with them and watch children at all times.

“Our thoughts are with the family and nine-year old boy after what would have been a confronting experience at Yidney Rocks,” Minister for the Environment and Tourism Andrew Powell said.

“We are waiting for more information about the incident and in the meantime, we will increase ranger patrols in the area.

“We are working to review the Dingo Management Plan for K’gari to ensure it is fit for purpose in 2025.”

Fraser Coast Mayor George Seymour said the frequency and changing nature of the dingo attacks was very concerning.

“K’gari is a wilderness and can be dangerous. People at all times need to be alert to the risks,” he said.

“This attack, like the one earlier in the week, is quite different to what we used to see.

“The change in behaviour is concerning. Everyone needs to be aware of the risks, but parents need to be extremely vigilant in protecting their children.”