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Warning after woman charged by two dingoes on K’gari

Two dingoes have approached a woman “at speed” on K’gari, with one deliberately colliding with her, a ranger says.

A warning has been issues after an incident involving two dingoes on K’gari.
A warning has been issues after an incident involving two dingoes on K’gari.

Visitors to K’gari have been reminded to never relax around dingoes after two of the animals approached a woman “at speed” on the beach area at Lake McKenzie.

The incident happened on December 19, according to a statement from Department of Environment and Science.

Senior ranger Linda Behrendorff said it was unclear what triggered the dingoes to approach at speed and cause one of them to deliberately collide with the woman.

“This was a close call but thankfully the woman wasn’t bitten or injured,” Dr Behrendorff said.

“The family were being dingo-safe by staying close to each other and were able to deter the dingoes by yelling and carrying sticks.

A dingo having a feed of fish on Fraser Island.
A dingo having a feed of fish on Fraser Island.

“We were advised by the family that the dingoes fled as soon as they saw the sticks, and it is pleasing to see that they were carrying dingo sticks and travelling in a group.

“People who are heading to the island are advised to be dingo safe at all times, and carry a stick which works as a deterrent.

“Always keep children or small teens within reach and never walk alone or run on the beach, and people with children can consider staying in the fenced camping areas of K’gari.

“Always Be dingo-safe! and make this Christmas one to remember for the right reasons.”

Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service rangers have increased patrols in the area and are attempting to identify the two dingoes involved.

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Originally published as Warning after woman charged by two dingoes on K’gari

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