Two women in Queensland, Australia have received substantial fines for taking selfies alongside wild dogs, known as dingoes, according to local authorities. The Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service (QPWS) denounced their “extremely dangerous” decision to approach the dingoes and charged them AU$2,300 each. This incident occurred amid a recent outbreak of violent attacks by dingoes on individuals, including a seven-year-old boy. One particularly aggressive dingo was euthanized in June. The two women visited K’gari Island (formerly Fraser Island) in Queensland, where they encountered the dingoes and documented their encounter on social media. Photos provided by the Queensland Department of Environment and Science showed one woman lying next to three sleeping dingo pups. “She was fortunate that the mother of the pups was not nearby,” said Mike Devery, the department’s compliance manager. He emphasized that wongari, as the dingoes are locally known, vigorously protect their packs and young. The other tourist uploaded a video showing her in close proximity to a growling dingo. Devery cautioned that the behavior depicted in the video is anything but playful. He stressed the importance of treating dingoes as wild animals and commended the women for avoiding further escalation. The department firmly stated that interacting with dingoes is irresponsible and will not be tolerated. In a separate incident, a 23-year-old jogger sustained serious injuries from a dingo attack on K’gari Island, with the animal biting her approximately 30 times. She was ultimately rescued by a fellow tourist. Authorities attributed the increased aggression of the dingoes to a diminishing wariness of humans. Dingoes resemble domesticated dogs and typically measure 120 centimeters in length and 60 centimeters in height. They usually hunt alone or in groups of up to 12, targeting rabbits and small rodents. The Queensland Department of Environment and Science strongly advises against approaching dingoes and prohibits feeding them. Additionally, tourists should refrain from running away if approached by a dingo, as it may provoke a negative interaction. As for the legal consequences, the women received hefty fines for their dangerous behavior. It is crucial for individuals to respect wildlife and prioritize safety in such encounters.
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