Elders upset by cull
THE Save Fraser Island Dingoes group says Steve Dickson has upset the Butchulla people of Fraser Island by endorsing the destruction of two camp dogs.
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THE Save Fraser Island Dingoes group said yesterday Minister for National Parks, Sport, Recreation and Racing Steve Dickson had upset the Butchulla people of Fraser Island by endorsing the destruction of two camp dogs.
Indigenous Elder Aunty Mallie from K'Gari camp contacted SFID, the group said, and was "extremely distressed" to find two dogs had been shot by Queensland Parks and Wildlife Services rangers.
One was fatally wounded and the other has been seen with a hole in its neck.
"Also distressing is the fact that the Butchulla people are forbidden to help the wounded animal and QPWS are currently hunting the dog to finish their previous bungled attempt," said group spokeswoman Cheryl Bryant.
"The incompetence and callous attitude demonstrated by some QPWS staff is not acceptable, but until the Fraser Island Dingo Management Strategy review is complete the current policies will continue, to the detriment of the dingo population," she said.
Originally published as Elders upset by cull
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