Dingo bites man on leg at Queensland holiday spot

A man has been bitten on the leg by a dingo in the latest incident involving the native animal on a popular holiday island in Queensland.

Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service (QPWS) are investigating the incident which occurred at K’gari (formerly known as Fraser Island) near the Hook Point barge about 10.15am on Monday.

Initial investigations suggest the man parked his car before exiting and standing beside his car, when a dingo approached and bit him on the back of the leg.

The man quickly jumped back inside his car and the dingo left the area.

Staff from the barge were quick to provide the man with first aid and have been praised for their efforts.

Rangers are speaking to witnesses and confirming the identity of the dingo involved to determine the next steps.

 

Visitors to the island are reminded to keep themselves safe from dingoes while on the island by following a few small steps.

• Always stay close (within arm’s reach) of children and young teenagers
• Always walk in groups and carry a stick
• Never feed dingoes
• Camp in fenced areas where possible
• Do not run. Running or jogging can trigger a negative dingo interaction
• Lock up food stores and iceboxes (even on a boat)
• Never store food or food containers in tents, and
• Secure all rubbish, fish and bait.

The Queensland Government has invested an additional $2m in funding this financial year and an additional $3m annually to improving the safety of visitors on the island.

The incident comes just three days after a young girl was bitten after arriving at the barge.

The girl was rushed to the mainland for treatment suffering significant cuts and lacerations to her leg from the dingo.