Female hikers ‘nipped’ on legs by tagged dingoes on K’gari

Paramedics assessed three hikers on K’gari after they were “nipped” on the legs by tagged dingoes while hiking into Lake Wabby. FULL DETAILS

Three people were treated at the Happy Valley ambulance station after reported dingo bites on Tuesday afternoon.

Paramedics assessed three women on K’gari Tuesday night after all three were “nipped” by tagged dingoes while hiking into Lake Wabby.

The women all suffered minor lacerations after being bitten on the lower legs while on a hiking tour at Lake Wabby about 4pm Tuesday, April 1.

They were part of two separate visitor groups that were returning from Lake Wabby when they received the “minor” injuries. Tour guides administered first aid before taking them to the Queensland Ambulance Service Happy Valley station for assessment just before 6pm.

They declined to leave the island to go to hospital.

A statement from the Department of Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation late Wednesday said it appeared tagged dingoes were involved in the incident, and the department was continuing to investigate.

The incident comes after multiple children were bitten by dingoes at Lake McKenzie and Kingfisher Bay in January 2025, and two days before the start of the Easter school holidays, when hundreds if not thousands of people will descend on the world heritage listed island.

Parents and carers have been urged to stay dingo safe when visiting K’gari.

Rangers will continue to patrol the area and provide Be dingo-safe! education to residents and visitors.

Report any concerning dingo encounters by calling 07 4127 9150 or emailing [e-mail]

Originally published as Female hikers ‘nipped’ on legs by tagged dingoes on K’gari