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Dingo found with fish hook in lip sparks reminder for Fraser Island tourists
“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 fishing lure removed from the young wongari’s bottom lip.Credit:Queensland Department of Environment and Science
They added that rangers and traditional owners had seen “multiple” wongari across the island, known as K’gari, from January 22 to 24.
Along with Wathumba, the animals were also seen at Orchid Beach, Sandy Cape and Waddy Point in the north, along with Eurong and Lake McKenzie further south on the World Heritage-listed island.
“The wongari at Wathumba were showing obvious signs of habituation, including approaching…
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