Canadian teen died from drowning after dingo attack in Australia
The body of Piper James was found in January surrounded by dingoes on the island of K'Gari.
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Notable Quotes
"Piper loved to start her day in the ocean watching the sun come up, because she just felt so free there."
— Angela James , Other
"Angela and Todd James described Piper as a kind spirit with an infectious laugh."
— Todd James , Other
"It breaks my heart we couldn't be there to save her."
— Angela James , Other
"It's hard to imagine what our baby went through."
— Todd James , Other
"Our thoughts and prayers and feelings are all for the family."
— Jarrod Bleijie , Politician
"Killing the dingoes is the last thing Piper would want."
— Angela James , Other
""This tragedy has deeply affected Queenslanders and touched the hearts of people around the world.""
— Andrew Powell , Politician
"Piper died as a result of drowning in the setting of multiple injuries, due to, or as a consequence of a dingo attack."
— Piper James , Other
Key People
Queensland environment minister involved in the decision regarding the dingo population.
Angela James is the mother of Piper James, who described her daughter as a kind spirit.
Jarrod Bleijie is the Queensland Deputy Premier who commented on the death of Piper James.
Piper James was a 19-year-old Canadian backpacker who tragically drowned after a dingo attack.
Todd James is the father of Piper James, who recalled his daughter's dreams of traveling.
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The body of Piper James was found in January surrounded by dingoes on the island of K'Gari.
A coroner has determined that Canadian backpacker Piper James drowned after sustaining multiple injuries from a dingo attack on K'gari island in January.
The Queensland Coroners Court has ruled that Piper James's death was due to drowning following a dingo attack on K'gari island in January.
A coroner has confirmed that Canadian backpacker Piper James died from drowning due to a dingo attack on K'gari island in January.
A coroner has confirmed that Canadian backpacker Piper James drowned after being injured in a dingo attack on K'gari island in January.
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