Tourist Death In Australia Probed As Drowning Or Dingo Attack
January 20, 2026
7:15 am
Australian police are investigating whether a 19-year-old Canadian tourist found dead on a beach in Queensland drowned or was attacked by dingoes on K’Gari, a popular island destination off Australia’s northeast coast.
The woman’s body was discovered on Monday after she told friends she planned to go for a swim, Queensland Police said. Authorities have not released her identity pending notification of family.
Police said it is too early to determine how the young woman died and that all possibilities remain under investigation.
“At this stage it’s too early to confirm how the young lady lost her life. We …
