Dingo found with fish hook in lip sparks reminder for Fraser Island tourists

Queensland park rangers have freed a young dingo from a fishing lure near a popular campsite on Fraser Island’s north-west coast, sparking a call for visitors to take care as they return in the wake of recent fires.

“Concerned the wound could become infected, QPWS rangers, with the assistance of the BAC’s communication and engagement officer, tranquillised and captured the wongari and assessed her injury,” a Department of Environment and Science spokesperson said.“All hooks were clipped and removed and the wound was flushed with antiseptic liquid. The wongari was released at the site and will be regularly monitored by QPWS staff for any signs of infection.

“The wongari at Wathumba were showing obvious signs of habituation, including approaching people within one metre, resting under vehicles, and showing no natural wariness of people,” the spokesperson said.

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mattdennien Poor thing 😞

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