Summary
Piper James, a Canadian teenager, was found dead on a beach in Australia. Authorities are investigating whether she drowned during a swim or if a dingo attack was involved. Piper was in Australia for a backpacking trip and had been working at a hostel.
Key Facts
- Piper James was 19 years old and from Canada.
- Her body was discovered on a beach on K'Gari, an island off Australia's eastern coast.
- A pack of dingoes surrounded her body when it was found.
- Authorities are investigating the cause of her death, considering drowning, animal attack, or other reasons.
- Piper had been in Australia traveling and working at a backpacker's hostel.
- She had hoped to travel and saved money for the trip after finishing high school.
- Her parents were worried about her traveling alone and had advised against swimming alone.
- The area where she was found is known for its dingo population, which is protected as a native species in Queensland.
