The Queensland government has announced it will destroy a pack of 10 dingoes linked to the death of Canadian tourist Piper James on K’gari island. Environment Minister Andrew Powell said the dingoes would be "removed and humanely euthanised" after rangers observed aggressive behaviour. "This is a tough decision but I believe it’s the right call in the public interest," Powell stated. Piper James, 19, died last Monday. An autopsy showed drowning and injuries from dingo bites, though the bites likely did not cause immediate death. K’gari, about 380 km north of Brisbane, is home to about 200 dingoes sacred to the Butchulla people, who call them wongari. The Butchulla Aboriginal Corporation secretary, Christine Royan, criticized the move as a "cull" and said the government did not consult traditional owners before euthanising six animals Saturday. "This government has no respect for First Nations people. It’s a disgrace," she said. Deadly dingo attacks are rare but have occurred before, including the 1980 death of baby Azaria Chamberlain and the 2001 killing of a 9-year-old on K’gari. Past culls have been controversial and met with opposition from conservationists and the federal government. Experts warn that reducing the dingo population, estimated between 100 and 200, could harm their survival. Indigenous groups and environmentalists also blame growing tourism for rising risks. Despite concerns, Minister Powell has rejected limits on island visitors.