A recent dingo incident on Fraser Island (K’gari) has sparked a safety warning these Easter school holidays.
Shortly after 4pm on Monday 3 April, QAS were alerted to a dingo incident near Orchid Beach on Fraser Island (K’gari) involving a primary-school-aged girl who had sustained multiple minor bites to her head and hands.
The young girl was reported to be playing on the beach when the dingo grabbed her.
QAS and the Lifeflight rescue helicopter were quickly called to action to assist, while a local QAS paramedic attended to the patient.
She was then airlifted to Hervey Bay Hospital in a stable condition with a Rescue Critical Care Doctor and Flight Paramedic on board.
QAS Senior Operations Supervisor Martin Kelly is encouraging parents to keep a watchful eye over young children when exploring our national parks these Easter school holidays.
