Australian authorities say Queensland rangers have been ordered to cull a pack of dingoes seen near the body of a Campbell River woman on K’gari last week.
A statement from the Department of Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation said the government is aware of the initial findings of Piper James’ autopsy, which confirmed the animals had interacted with the 19-year-old.
“Following the initial autopsy findings, this pack’s involvement in the incident and observations since, this pack has been deemed an unacceptable public safety risk,” the statement said.
It added rangers have been monitoring the dingoes since James’ death and noted the animals have displayed aggressive behaviour.
The dingoes will be humanely euthanised.
“This is a tough decision but I believe it’s the right call in the public interest,” said a department spokesperson.
Additional rangers have been sent to K’gari to increase patrols following the incident.
