Consequences issued following women’s interaction with dingoes
Two daring women faced a £1,200 fine each for snapping selfies with dingoes on Queensland’s renowned Fraser Island. Authorities, unapologetic for the hefty penalties, seek to deter such interactions.
The fines were slapped following public tips and a video showcasing agitated dingoes. This incident echoes a prior dingo mauling, leading to a woman’s hospitalization and the euthanasia of one dingo. Emphasizing the peril, Mike Devery, compliance manager for the Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service, underscored the risky decision by the women to engage with these wild creatures.
“The dingo’s behavior told a tale of habituation, likely from either indulgent feeding or the irresistible allure of videos and selfies. This wild spirit had shed its natural wariness of humans, opting for campsite wanderings and loitering—far from the typical dingo script,” revealed a spokesperson for the Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service.
Meanwhile, intrepid rangers are on the trail, seeking to unmask the accomplice dingoes involved in this untamed episode.