Campers’ distressing discovery on K’Gari sparks angry warning to 4WD drivers
A dead dingo was discovered by tourists on an island popular with 4WD vehicles.
A photo of the Australian resident’s body lying in his own blood at the beachside campsite at Waddy Point on K’Gari, formerly known as Fraser Island off the coast of Queensland, was posted on social media on Wednesday.
The woman who uploaded the photo thought a 4WD had hit the dingo and left it stranded.
“Some idiot killed a dingo at Waddy last night,” she wrote.
‘Probably drunk and speeding.
‘If I find you, I’ll run over you too. Rest in peace, little one.”
Despite some Australians telling the woman not to assume how the dingo died, others were ‘surprised’ that this was not common as 4WDs are the main mode of transport on the island.
It is believed that more than 200 dingoes call K’Gari their home.
A dingo was found dead on K’Gari, formerly known as Fraser Island
The island is popular with 4WD enthusiasts and authorities have reminded tourists that there are ‘strict protocols’ for collisions involving native wildlife. Pictured are 4WDs at K’Gari
This was said by a spokesperson for the Queensland Department of Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation Yahoo the dingo was hit by a vehicle.
They are calling on anyone who may have witnessed the incident to contact the department.
The spokesperson also warned that there is a $26,000 fine if they find the dingo could have been saved.
“The ministry has learned that a dingo was hit by a car on K’gari and would like to remind motorists driving on the beaches that strict protocols are in place for any accidents involving native animals,” they said.
‘Please help us help these animals by reporting the incident to a ranger.
‘Dingos on K’gari live in their native habitat and responsible driving is essential to give you time to react if you encounter wildlife, and to prevent accidents.’
DETSI urged anyone aware of illegal dingo activity on the island to contact them on (07) 4127 9150 or email dingo.ranger@des.qld.gov.au.
A fine of $26,614 could apply if rangers find a dingo fatality could have been prevented.
The popular island has more than 200 dingoes and if rangers determine that an animal could have been avoided by a car, a fine of up to $26,614 can be imposed (pictured a dingo on K’Gari)
The gruesome photo emerged after a number of campsites on the island were closed due to the increasing ‘threatening’ behavior of dingoes.
Fraser Coast Mayor George Seymour told media that dingo attacks were reaching a “frightening” stage and he feared it was only a matter of time before a child was seriously or fatally injured.
He urged families with children under 12 to stay only in gated areas and has submitted his proposal to the Queensland government.