BRISBANE, Queensland, Jan. 25 -- The Department of Environment and Science issued the following media release:
Rangers are reminding parents to keep their children close this long weekend, after a child was bitten by a tagged female dingo onK'gari.
The dingo reportedly charged two children, aged four and 12years old, who were swimming in shallow water in LakeMcKenzie (Boorangoora) on Thursday 23January2025.
Sadly, the dingo bit the four-year-old child on the left shoulder, resulting in superficial lacerations.
The child's mother picked them up and the father yelled and chased the dingo. Itreportedly continued to loiter near thefamily.
Senior Ranger DrLinda Behrendorff reminds people that dingoes are opportunistic animals and will strike if given thechance.
"Dingoes are apex predators, and they will have a go and hunt if they feel someone has strayed from thepack," DrBehrendorffsaid.
"This unfortunate incident highlights the importance of carrying a dingo stick which works as adeterrent.
"Always keep your children within arm's reach, and consider staying in the fenced camping areas ofK'gari.
"We urge people to Bedingo-safe! and remain vigilant when visitingK'gari."
Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service (QPWS) rangers have increased patrols and signage in the area and are attempting to identify the dingoinvolved.
Report any concerning dingo encounters by calling 0741279150 oremailing dingo.ranger@des.qld.gov.au
Simple ways to Bedingo-safe! theseholidays:
* Always stay within arm's reach of children and youngteenagers* Always walk in groups and carry astick* Never feed dingoes* K'gari's environment provides plenty of food for dingoes, and they do not need to befed* Camp in fenced areas where possible* Do not run. Running or jogging can trigger a negative dingo interaction* Lock up food stores and iceboxes (evenon aboat)* Never store food or food containers in tents, and* Secure all rubbish, fish andbait.
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