According to 9 News Australia<\/a>, investigators said two men driving nearby noticed a pack of 10 dingoes surrounding something. When they got closer, the witnesses realized it was a woman.<\/p>\n Getty Images<\/p>\n \u201cIt was obviously a very dramatic and horrific scene for them to uncover,\u201d Wide Bay District Inspector Paul Algie told 9 News. <\/a><\/p>\n Man and boy critical after 3 shark attacks off Sydney in just over 24 hours <\/a><\/p>\n Queensland Police said the victim was pronounced dead soon after officers got there.<\/p>\n A preliminary investigation revealed the woman, a Canadian national who was staying with others at a backpackers\u2019 hostel, went out for a swim around 5 a.m.<\/p>\n Investigators told 9 News<\/a> that the victim had dingo bites on her body. However, the exact cause of death remains under investigation at this time.<\/p>\n \u201cPolice are appealing to anyone who may have relevant information, including dash cam vision or witnessed anything to come forward,\u201d Queensland Police said in the release.<\/a><\/p>\n Nearly 14k pounds of pre-cooked chicken recalled for listeria concerns <\/a><\/p>\n According to the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO<\/a>), K\u2019gari, formerly known as Fraser Island, is the world\u2019s largest sand island.<\/p>\n Queensland government officials estimate<\/a> that up to 30 dingo packs live on K\u2019gari. They warn that dingoes can be dangerous to humans and recommend visitors follow these guidelines<\/a> to stay safe.<\/p>\n Copyright 2026 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.<\/p>\n![\"Dingo,](\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/021630076351fe1bb914cc310d53d0ba.jpeg\"\/)
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