Rangers are investigating an incident where three female tourists were nipped on the lower legs by dingoes whilst they were walking on the track into Lake Wabby yesterday afternoon around 4pm.
The tourists were part of two separate visitor groups that were returning from Lake Wabby, and they received minor injuries.
Tour guides administered first aid before taking them to the Queensland Ambulance Service Happy Valley station for assessment.
The tourists declined to leave the island.
Information we have received to date indicates that tagged dingoes may have been involved, and the department is continuing to investigate the incident.
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 dingo.ranger@des.qld.gov.au
Visitors to K’gari are reminded to Be dingo-safe! at all times:
– Always stay close (within arm’s reach) to children and young teenagers
– Always walk in groups and carry a stick
– Never feed dingoes
– Camp in fenced areas where possible
– Do not run. Running or jogging can trigger a negative dingo interaction
– Lock up food stores and iceboxes (even on a boat)
– Never store food or food containers in tents, and
– Secure all rubbish, fish and bait.
For more information go to K’gari dingoes.
