The findings from an post-mortem have but to make clear how she died, leaving the reason for loss of life unsure.
Whereas the examination revealed the presence of fluid within the lungs of the 19-year-old, the tactic by which it collected stays a thriller.
A consultant from the Coroners Courtroom famous that it appears unbelievable that one other particular person performed a task within the demise of James.
“Chunk marks from dingoes that occurred earlier than loss of life are unlikely to have triggered her speedy demise,” the spokesperson said.
“There are quite a few chunk marks from dingoes that occurred after loss of life,” the spokesperson added.
Authorities are contemplating three potential situations: she could have drowned after which been attacked by dingoes, she might need been killed immediately by the dingoes, or she might have drowned whereas attempting to flee them by getting into the water.
At present the Division of the Surroundings and Tourism in Queensland mentioned they’d euthanise the animals after they noticed “aggressive behaviour”.
“We’re conscious of the preliminary findings of Piper James’ post-mortem. We lengthen our deepest sympathies to Piper’s household and family members,” a spokesperson mentioned.
“Rangers have intently monitored the pack of dingoes concerned within the incident this week and have noticed some aggressive behaviour. Following the preliminary post-mortem findings, this pack’s involvement within the incident, and observations since, this pack has been deemed an unacceptable public security danger.
“Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service (QPWS) Rangers are at the moment implementing actions accordingly.
“There isn’t a public security danger throughout this course of. Dingoes concerned in Monday’s incident might be humanely euthanised.
“Public security is our prime precedence, and this determination is knowledgeable and within the public curiosity.”
Her father Todd James instructed 9News final night time that assessments proceed on different samples taken from her physique.
The outcomes might take as much as two months.
Mr James instructed 9News the household was relieved the outcomes meant her physique could possibly be launched again to her household in Canada.
He additionally mentioned he and his spouse Angela had been invited to attend an Indigenous smoking ceremony on Ok’gari, which they mentioned they’d be honoured to just accept.
Chatting with 9News from their household house on Vancouver Island earlier this week, Piper’s mum Angela James mentioned her daughter had been “having the time of her life” in Australia.
“She liked it there. She simply liked it. She thought it was stunning,” Mrs James mentioned.
James would typically telephone her mother and father early within the morning from the seashore on Ok’gari.
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