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Piper James, a 19-year-old Canadian backpacker, died on K'gari after a dingo attack, with authorities confirming pre-mortem bites and drowning as causes.
The parents of 19-year-old Canadian backpacker Piper James arrived in Australia to mourn her death on K'gari (Fraser Island), where she was found dead near the SS Maheno wreck on January 19 after an early morning swim.
Authorities confirmed her death involved injuries consistent with a dingo attack, though the exact cause remains under investigation.
Her body showed signs of pre-mortem dingo bites, with drowning likely the immediate cause.
The family, grieving privately, visited the site and participated in a traditional smoking ceremony with the Butchulla people to honor her spirit.
Six dingoes were euthanized after showing aggressive behavior, and a GoFundMe campaign raised over A$39,000 to support the family.
Piper James, una mochilera canadiense de 19 años, murió en K'gari después de un ataque de dingo, con las autoridades confirmando mordeduras previas a la muerte y el ahogamiento como causas.