Campers' distressing discovery on K'Gari sparks angry warning to 4WD drivers
- A dingo was hit by a vehicle and left for dead
- Visitors have been reminded to 'drive responsibly'
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A dead dingo was discovered by tourists on an island popular with 4WD vehicles.
A photo of the Australian native's body lying in its own blood at the Waddy Point beachfront camping area on K'Gari, formerly known as Fraser Island off the Queensland coast was posted to social media on Wednesday.
The woman uploaded the picture believed a 4WD had hit the dingo and left it to die.
'Some f**king idiot killed a dingo last night at Waddy,' she wrote.
'Probably drunk like s**t and speeding.
'If I find you, I'll drive over you too. Rest in peace little one.'
Despite some Aussies telling the woman not to assume how the dingo died, other were 'surprised' it wasn't a common occurrence, given 4WDs are the main source of transportation on the island.
It's believed that more than 200 dingoes call K'Gari home.
A dingo was found dead on K'Gari, formerly known as Fraser Island
The island is popular with 4WD enthusiasts and authorities have reminded tourists there are 'strict protocols' for collisions involving native wildlife Pictured are 4WDs on K'Gari
A Queensland Department of the Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation spokesperson told Yahoo the dingo was hit by a vehicle.
They urged anyone who may have witnessed the incident to contact the department.
The spokesperson also warned that there's a $26,000 fine if they find the dingo could have been saved.
'The Department has been advised that a dingo on K’gari was struck by a car, and wants to remind motorists driving on the beaches there are strict protocols for any accidents involving native wildlife,' they said.
'Please help us to help these animals by reporting the incident to a ranger.
'Dingoes on K’gari are in their native habitat and driving responsibly is essential to give you time to react if you encounter any wildlife, and to prevent accidents.'
DETSI urged anyone aware of on illegal dingo activity on the island to contact them on (07) 4127 9150 or email dingo.ranger@des.qld.gov.au.
A $26,614 fine can apply if rangers find that a dingo fatality could have been avoided.
The popular island has over 200 dingoes and if rangers determine an animal could have been avoided by a car, a fine of up to $26,614 can be issued (pictured a dingo on K'Gari)
The horrific photo emerged comes after some of the island's camping grounds were shut down due to a rise n 'threatening' behaviour by dingoes.
Fraser Coast mayor George Seymour told media that dingo attacks were reaching a 'frightening' stage and he was worried it was just a matter of time before a child is seriously or fatally injured.
He urged families with children under the age of 12 to stay in fenced-in areas only, and has submitted his proposal to the Queensland Government.
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