A dead dingo was discovered by tourists on an island popular with 4×4 vehicles.
A photo of the Australian native’s body lying in his own blood at the Waddy Point beachfront camping area in K’Gari, formerly known as Fraser Island off the coast of Queensland, was posted on social media on Wednesday.
The woman uploaded the image and believed that a 4×4 had hit the dingo and left it to die.
“Some fucking idiot killed a dingo last night in Waddy,” he wrote.
‘Probably drunk as shit and speeding.
‘If I find you, I’ll run over you too. Rest in peace little one.”
Although some Australians told the woman not to assume how the dingo died, others were surprised that it was not common, given that 4×4 vehicles are the main means of transport on the island.
More than 200 dingoes are believed to call K’Gari home.
A dingo was found dead on K’Gari, formerly known as Fraser Island
The island is popular with 4×4 enthusiasts and authorities have reminded tourists that there are “strict protocols” for collisions involving native wildlife. Pictured are 4×4 vehicles in K’Gari.
A spokesperson for the Queensland Department of Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation said yahoo The dingo was hit by a vehicle.
They urged anyone who witnessed the incident to contact the department.
The spokesperson also warned that there will be a $26,000 fine if they discover the dingo could have been saved.
“The Department has been informed that a dingo in K’gari was hit by a car and wants to remind motorists driving on beaches that strict protocols are in place for any accidents involving native wildlife,” they said.
‘Please help us help these animals by reporting the incident to a ranger.
“The dingoes in K’gari are in their native habitat and driving responsibly is essential to have time to react if you encounter any wild animals and avoid accidents.”
DETSI urged anyone with knowledge of illegal dingo activity on the island to contact them on (07) 4127 9150 or email dingo.ranger@des.qld.gov.au.
A fine of $26,614 can be assessed if rangers find the death of a dingo could have been prevented.
The popular island has more than 200 dingoes and if rangers determine that an animal could have been avoided by a car, a fine of up to $26,614 can be issued (dingo pictured in K’Gari).
The horrifying photo that emerged comes after some of the island’s camping grounds were closed due to an increase in “threatening” behavior from dingoes.
Fraser Coast Mayor George Seymour told media dingo attacks were reaching a “frightening” stage and he was concerned it was only a matter of time before a child was seriously or fatally injured.
He urged families with children under 12 to only stay in fenced areas and presented his proposal to the Queensland government.