Overview

• A man fishing alone in knee-deep water near Eurong on K’gari was bitten by a dingo on Friday morning, sustaining two puncture wounds and a superficial laceration.
• The dingo approached the man from behind, nearly submerged in water, and is believed to have been attracted by the smell of fish in the man's bag.
• The fisherman used his rod to fend off the dingo and required basic first aid for his injuries.
• Authorities report nearly 30 high-risk dingo incidents on K’gari in the past three months, including a woman bitten last month and other interactions involving fishers.
• DETSI and rangers emphasize safety protocols for visitors, advising fishers to secure bait, avoid dragging catches across sand, and fish in pairs with deterrent sticks.