An Indigenous woman has demanded authorities shut down K'gari over fears dingoes are stalking visitors after a Canadian backpacker was found dead. Her plea comes after Piper James, 19, was found dead on January 19, her body surrounded by a pack of dingoes. Ms Cronin made the chilling claim the dingoes had been stalking Ms James and that the wild dogs are targeting humans. 'She would walk to get reception on the beach because that's where you get reception,' Ms Cronin said. Ms Cronin said the island’s natural resources have been exploited for tourism, leaving wild dogs without enough food.

Source: Daily Mail January 31, 2026 08:29 UTC