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Boy, 10, suffers minor leg injuries after being bitten by dingo at K'gari

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Rangers at K’gari are reminding people to be vigilant after another child was bitten by a dingo.

On April 23 a family was packing up after visiting Awinya Creek, on the western side of the island, and two boys who were covered in sand were told to wash off in the creek.

As the boys washed off at the mouth of the creek, a dingo ran straight at the boys, who screamed and ran towards their parents.

The dingo bit the 10-year-old on the back of his leg, leaving minor injuries including a scratch and bruising to his lower right calf muscle.

The boy’s parents treated the injury and he did not require further medical assistance.

The Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service was not advised about the incident until April 29 due to phone reception issues on the island.

Related story: Tourist bitten by dingo at K’gari creek crossing

Rangers believe they have identified the dingo, and patrols have been increased in the area.

Visitors and residents on K’gari, formerly known as Fraser Island, are reminded to remain vigilant at all times by keeping children at arm’s length, never walking alone and carrying a stick at all times.

Parents and carers should expect dingoes anywhere on the island, and must be aware that they are fast, dangerous and children and young teenagers are more vulnerable.

QPWS rangers maintain fences at multiple camping areas, conduct daily patrols of the island and respond to human-dingo interactions on a case-case basis.

Negative dingo encounters should immediately be reported to QPWS by calling 4127 9150 or emailing dingo.ranger@des.qld.gov.au.

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