Dingoes live in Karijini National Park and are an important part of the local ecosystem.

The Parks and Wildlife Service is urging anyone travelling to Dales Campground at Karijini National Park to be on the alert and take every precaution after three dingo attacks in the past few days.  

Dales Campground remains open, with park rangers and campground hosts advising campers of the dingo risk on arrival and providing safety information. There is permanent dingo safety signage installed at several locations within Dales Campground.

The most recent incident occurred on Wednesday night at Dales Campground, when a four-year-old girl was bitten on the leg by a dingo. Her mother was also bitten while attempting to protect her. Both received first aid onsite before being transported to Tom Price Hospital for treatment.

This follows two earlier incidents at the same location. At approximately 8:00 am on Saturday, 18 April, a six-year-old girl was approached by an aggressive dingo that nipped at her clothing. She was not injured.

On the evening of Monday, 20 April, a six-year-old boy was bitten on the neck and arm. He was taken to Tom Price Hospital by his parents for medical treatment.

Visitor safety is our number one priority. Four rangers have been conducting daily patrols since the initial attack from dusk through the night to locate and humanely destroy the problem dingoes as soon as a safe opportunity presents. 

Nine staff members are present onsite today at Dales Campground and one of those staff members flown up from Perth early this morning to assist has specialist dingo management experience.

Anyone who has a dingo encounter in a Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions managed campground or park should report details to park staff or a campground host.

Further updates will be provided via the WA Parks and Wildlife Service Facebook page.