A person is accused of killing a dingo with a speargun at a well-liked Queensland vacation spot.
Wildlife officers mentioned the person had used the speargun after the dingo lingered round a camp web site at evening on Ok’gari, previously referred to as Fraser Island.
Queensland’s Division of Atmosphere, Science and Innovation mentioned the killing had occurred on 19 April however they weren’t alerted till the subsequent day.
“The person suggested the Division of Atmosphere, Science and Innovation in regards to the dingo’s demise the next day and has absolutely cooperated with division officers,” a DESI assertion mentioned on Monday.
It’s an offence to intentionally hurt, intrude or work together with dingoes.
It’s the eleventh dingo encounter reported in a matter of months on Ok’gari.
The newest occurred on 23 April when a 10-year-old boy was bitten on the leg at Awinya Creek on the western aspect of the island. At one stage there have been six studies in as many weeks.
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Wildlife officers have reminded guests and residents to stay dingo secure on Ok’gari. Dingo sightings needs to be reported to rangers.
