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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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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