Child flown to hospital after dingo attack while swimming on K'gari, Fraser Island
A young girl has been grabbed by the head and held underwater by a dingo on K'gari, Fraser Island.
The six-year-old was swimming in shallow water at Waddy Point Beach on the eastern side of the island when the animal approached her from behind and grabbed her by the head about 4.40pm.
"The animal reportedly held her underwater for a few seconds before nearby family members were able to get the dingo off her," Bundaberg RACQ LifeFlight Rescue said in a statement.
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A young girl has been rushed to hospital after being attacked by a dingo on K'gari, Fraser IslandBundaberg RACQ LifeFlight Rescue helicopter crew rushed to the island after getting the call at 4.40pm. Supplied
"She sustained multiple minor bites to her head and fingers."
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The Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service is investigating.
It said the girl suffered three puncture wounds on her head and a small wound on her hand.
"QPWS rangers have provided assistance to the family and are investigating the incident," it said in a statement.
The rescue helicopter was called into action around 4.40pm (Mon 3rd April), landing soon after at a nearby helipad on the island. Supplied
"It is believed the wongari (dingo) was an untagged male."
Queensland Ambulance Service paramedics were also called and the girl was flown to Hervey Bay hospital with her mother.
Queensland Ambulance said her injuries were "superficial".
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