Family and friends of the Canadian backpacker who died on K’gari have met with Traditional Owners for a smoking ceremony on the beach where the teenager’s body was discovered.
19-year-old Piper James was found dead on K’gari’s Eastern Beach on 19 January, surrounded by around 10 dingoes.
An early assessment by the Queensland coroner found evidence that Piper may have been bitten by a dingo while she was still alive, but that drowning was most likely the cause of her death.
Eight of the dingoes involved have been euthanised humanely.
Traditional Owners say the smoking ceremony on the beach is to pay tribute to Piper and ensure her spirit’s safe passage home.
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