Police in Queensland, Australia are investigating the death of a woman from Campbell River.
Queensland Police said officers were called to a beach north of the Maheno Wreck on K’gari, formerly known as Fraser Island, shortly after 6:35 a.m. on Jan. 19 following reports a woman had been found unresponsive.
The 19-year-old woman was declared dead a short time later. She has been identified as Piper James of Campbell River, a detail confirmed by her family.
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Police said initial information indicates the woman may have gone for a swim around 5 a.m. Queensland Police later confirmed a pack of dingoes was near the woman’s body when officers arrived at the scene.
“It was a very traumatic and horrific scene for them to uncover,” Algie said in an interview with ABC Australia, adding it is too early to confirm whether the woman drowned or died as a result of an encounter with dingoes.
A crime scene has been established and the investigation is ongoing.
The Canadian Press reported Global Affairs Canada is aware of the death and is providing consular assistance to the woman’s family.
