The body of Piper James, 19, was discovered on the shore of Queensland's island, formerly known as Fraser Island, on Monday surrounded by a pack of 10 dingoes. However, it also found evidence of 'pre-mortem' dingo bites, raising the possibility that Ms James attempted to escape the native dogs by fleeing into the surf. Originally from Campbell River in British Columbia, Ms James had been travelling around Australia with her best friend Taylor for six weeks. Taylor's mother, Marjorie Stricker, said Ms James' death had shattered their families. On Thursday, Ms James' family established a GoFundMe page to raise money to bring their daughter home.

Source: Daily Mail January 24, 2026 06:34 UTC