Dingo Attack: Three Children Injured at Remote WA Campground

At least two children have been hospitalized following a series of dingo attacks at the Dales Campground in Western Australia’s Karijini National Park.

A four-year-old girl was bitten on the leg Wednesday night. Her mother was also bitten while attempting to protect the child, and both were transported to Tom Price Hospital for treatment after receiving onsite first aid.

These incidents follow two other encounters earlier in the week. On Saturday morning, a six-year-old girl was approached by an aggressive dingo that nipped at her clothing, though she was not injured. On Monday, a six-year-old boy was bitten on the neck and arm and was taken to Tom Price Hospital by his parents.

Dingo Management and Safety Measures

The Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions stated that rangers have been conducting nightly patrols to locate and humanely destroy the problem animals.

To assist in the effort, additional staff with specialist dingo management experience have been flown in from Perth. Authorities warned that the animals involved will be exterminated if possible.

The Dales Campground remains open. Park rangers are providing safety information and advising visitors of the risks upon arrival, supplemented by permanent dingo safety signage installed throughout the area.

The Parks and Wildlife Service is urging all travelers to the campground to remain alert and take every precaution. While the department acknowledged that dingoes are an important part of the local ecosystem, officials emphasized that visitor safety is the primary priority.