Overview
- Queensland’s Coroners Court says evidence is consistent with drowning and notes extensive post‑mortem dingo bites, with pre‑mortem bites unlikely to have caused immediate death.
- There is no evidence that any other person was involved, and final pathology and toxicology results could take several weeks to complete.
- Preliminary findings include water in the lungs, though experts have not determined whether it resulted from inhalation or entered through wounds.
- The family has received the preliminary report, her remains are being released for repatriation to Canada, and her parents were invited to an Indigenous smoking ceremony on K’gari.
- Piper James left for an early‑morning swim around 5 a.m. and was found near the Maheno wreck within about an hour; ranger patrols and safety warnings have been increased as debate over visitor management continues.