Backpacker and Tourist Warning Fraser Island Attack

Backpacker and tourist warning Fraser Island attack.

Dingos have attacked a six-year-old boy on Saturday close to sand dune where his family was camping.

The father is reported to have said the Dingo’s wanted blood, and tried to drag his boy away.

The boy is now in hospital being treated for wounds to his legs. He is reported to be in a stable condition.

The boy was treated on the Island and is now recovering in Harvey.

For those who do not know, the Dingo which is referred to often as a native Australian wild dog is a wolf and can be found in wild areas in South East Asia.

Height 60 Cm at the shoulders

Length head to tail 1.5 CM

Weight 20kg

Its is interesting to note a North American wolf can be 80KG in mass

There are some 200 Wild Dingos on Fraser Island. They are protected. They are also not allowed to mate with domestic dogs.

Tourist are warned to take care when they are not in protected areas on the island and to stay in groups and keep children near them at all times.

Although smaller than a full grown human adult, dingos hunt in packs and can therefore be dangerous when they isolate their prey.

The generally feed on small reptiles but will attack calves and small sheep when hungry.

Recent attacks

In July 2018 Debbie Rundle was attacked by three dingos and her lag was torn to the bone. Major surgery was required. Backpacker and tourist warning Fraser Island attack.

You have been warned, respect wild life and be safe in Australia.

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