A three-year-old child was attacked by a dingo on K’gari, a renowned holiday spot off Queensland’s south-east coast, previously known as Fraser Island.
The incident occurred at 5pm on Saturday when the child was bitten on the back of the leg while walking along the beach near Kingfisher Bay, according to the Department of Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation (DETSI).
The child’s parents attempted to scare the dingo away but reported that it did not leave their side.
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Two individuals from nearby yachts rushed to assist in scaring the dingo away, but it remained unfazed, according to the DETSI.
Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service is actively working to track down the dingo involved in the attack, as it is tagged.
Dingoes are native to the island and visitors are advised to practice “dingo-safe” behaviors, including always walking in groups, carrying a stick, and avoiding running.
