Authorities have issued an urgent warning after a spate of terrifying dingo attacks rock a popular Aussie campground.

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A spate of terrifying dingo attacks has exploded at a popular campsite in Western Australia in just a matter of days.

On Wednesday night, a four-year-old girl was bitten on the leg, while her mother was also bitten while trying to protect her.

They are the latest victims in a flurry of attacks occurring at Karijini National Park, 250km south of Port Hedland, this week – primarily towards children.

On Saturday, a six-year-old girl was approached by an aggressive dingo that nipped at her clothing, but thankfully, she was not injured.

On Monday evening, another six-year-old boy was bitten on the neck and arm and taken to the nearby Tom Prince Hospital.

The string of incidents has prompted a warning from park authorities for campers to “remain alert and take extra precautions”.

The search for the problem dingoes has been ramped up, as multiple rangers with a “licence to kill” have been spotted patrolling the Dales Campground day and night.

The Dales Campground is warning campers about the attacks. Picture: Facebook / Parks and Wildlife WA
The Dales Campground is warning campers about the attacks. Picture: Facebook / Parks and Wildlife WA
“The Parks and Wildlife Service is urging visitors to Karijini National Park, particularly those camping at Dales Campground, to remain alert and exercise caution due to dingoes acting aggressively in the area,” DBCA (Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions) Pilbara Regional Leader of Conservation, Hamish Robertson, said in a press conference on Thursday night.

“Visitors are strongly advised to supervise children at all times, secure food and waste and follow all safety advice provided by park staff.