Autopsy Reveals Cause of Death for B.C. Teen Found with Dingoes

Piper James, a 19-year-old Canadian backpacker, was found dead on K’gari Island, Australia, on January 19, 2026. Preliminary autopsy results indicated drowning and injuries consistent with dingo bites, with extensive post-mortem bite marks. She had been living on the island for six weeks and was working at a backpacker hostel. Her father and friends mourn her tragic loss, remembering her adventurous spirit and kindness.

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