Father of Canadian Backpacker Says She Wouldn’t Want to See Dingoes Culled A 19-year-old Canadian backpacker, Piper James, was found dead surrounded by dingoes on K’gari, Australia. An autopsy indicated drowning as the probable cause of death, with evidence of pre-mortem dingo bites. In response, six dingoes were destroyed, and authorities plan to cull more animals exhibiting aggressive behavior.

• Piper James, 19, a Canadian backpacker, was found dead on K’gari (Fraser Island).
• Her body was discovered surrounded by dingoes near the SS Maheno wreck.
• Autopsy suggests drowning as the likely cause, with evidence of pre-mortem dingo bites.
• Six dingoes were destroyed, and more are slated for culling due to aggressive behavior.