A young Canadian woman’s dream trip to Australia ended in tragedy when her body was found on a K’gari beach, surrounded by 12 dingoes.

Piper James, 19, had been camping on K’gari, formerly known as Fraser Island, near the Maheno Shipwreck when she decided to go for a swim at 5am on Monday.

Canadian tourist found dead on K'gari surrounded by dingo pack | The Chronicle

Less than an hour later, two people found her body on the shoreline with multiple wounds, including possible defensive wounds.

Ms James arrived in Australia from Canada in November, the Courier Mail reports.

She had travelled with a close friend from Canada. The pair had visited Bondi Beach, surfed at Manly, partied in Cairns and toured the Whitsundays.

It’s understood Ms James had recently landed a job working with backpackers on K’gari.

Canadian authorities confirmed they are assisting her family.

‘We extend our condolences to the family and loved ones,’ a Canadian Global Affairs spokesman said.

‘Canadian officials are providing consular assistance to the family.’

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A young Canadian woman's dream trip to Australia ended in tragedy when her body was found on a K'gari beach, surrounded by dingoes (Piper James is pictured)
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A young Canadian woman’s dream trip to Australia ended in tragedy when her body was found on a K’gari beach, surrounded by dingoes (Piper James is pictured)

Piper James, 19, had been camping on K'gari, formerly known as Fraser Island, near the Maheno Shipwreck when she decided to go for a swim at 5am on Monday
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Piper James, 19, had been camping on K’gari, formerly known as Fraser Island, near the Maheno Shipwreck when she decided to go for a swim at 5am on Monday