Dingo sightings near primary school put parents on edge
Parents in Dampier are concerned about children's safety after multiple dingo sightings near Dampier Primary School and recent attacks in Karijini National Park. The City of Karratha confirmed a captured dingo was euthanased, while the school has taken precautions like keeping students indoors. Wildlife experts and advocates stress the importance of not feeding dingoes and exploring humane coexistence strategies.
- ▪Dingoes have been sighted near Dampier Primary School, prompting safety concerns among parents.
- ▪The City of Karratha confirmed a locally captured dingo was euthanased, following similar actions in Karijini National Park after attacks on children.
- ▪The school has restricted outdoor activities and asked parents to pick up children to avoid lingering near the school.
- ▪Experts suggest dingoes may be drawn to Dampier due to accessible food sources or increased breeding success in the area.
- ▪Wildlife advocates emphasize that Pilbara dingoes are often misunderstood and call for non-lethal management approaches.
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Parents worried after dingoes spotted near Dampier Primary SchoolKimberley Putland, Mietta Adams and Kelly GudgeonABC PilbaraTopic:Animals39m ago39 minutes agoFri 1 May 2026 at 10:02pmDingoes attacks have been reported in Karijini and there have been sightings in Dampier. (ABC News — file photo)In short:Parents in Dampier are concerned for their children's safety following dingo sightings, but wildlife advocates have downplayed the risk.The animals have been seen near the town's primary school and attacks have been reported in Karijini National Park.The City of Karratha has confirmed a dingo captured locally has been euthanased and the school has taken steps to keep the children safe.abc.net.au/news/dingoes-seen-at-primary-school-dampier-pilbara-wa/106583062Link copiedShareShare…
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