Overview

• A 9-year-old boy was bitten by a dingo at Yidney Rocks on K’gari (Fraser Island) around 11:47 am on Friday.
• Passers-by intervened to aid the child, reportedly injuring the dingo in the process; its condition and whereabouts remain unclear.
• The boy was transported to Hervey Bay Hospital in stable condition with assistance from Marine Rescue Queensland.
• Rangers have increased patrols, launched a search for the injured dingo, and are investigating the incident alongside the Department of Environment and Science.
• Authorities reiterated safety reminders for visitors, including supervising children and carrying deterrent sticks, as dingo-human encounters on the island continue to rise.