Canadian Woman Found Dead on Australia’s K’gari Island
A 19-year-old Canadian woman was found dead early Monday on an Australian tourist island.
Her body was discovered on a beach at K’gari, formerly known as Fraser Island.
Two local men found her near the Maheno shipwreck at about 6:35 a.m.
Wild dingoes were present at the scene when they arrived.
Emergency services and police responded shortly after the discovery.
Timeline Before Her Death
Police said the woman left her backpackers’ hostel around 5:00 a.m.
She told coworkers she planned to go for an early morning swim.
She had been living and working on the island for about six weeks.
Authorities are now working to reconstruct her final movements.
Investigators are speaking with staff and visitors who saw her last.
Police Investigation Underway
Queensland Police said dingoes had contact with the woman’s body.
Officers have not confirmed the cause of death.
A post-mortem examination will determine whether she drowned or suffered injuries.
Police said it is too early to draw conclusions.
The area was secured while investigators gathered evidence.
Safety Concerns on the Island
K’gari is home to a large population of protected dingoes.
Officials warn visitors that the animals are wild and unpredictable.
Authorities urge tourists to follow safety guidelines at all times.
Early morning and late-night activity can increase risk.
Police continue to collect witness statements and review available footage.
Family Notified Through Canadian Authorities
Australian police have contacted Canadian officials to notify the woman’s family.
Her identity has not been released to the public.
Authorities said they will share more information once the investigation progresses.
They asked anyone with relevant information to come forward.
