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Piper James, a Canadian backpacker who tragically died on K’gari (Fraser Island) in Queensland, was honored at a funeral this weekend. Surrounded by family and friends, she was remembered as being full of adventure, courage, and kindness. According to ABC News, her body was discovered on January 19, near a campsite where she had been living and working for about a week before her death.

The preliminary findings by the coroner indicated that Piper had sustained bites from dingoes while alive, but drowning was determined to be the most likely cause of her death. Her parents, Todd and Angela James, have since requested a formal inquest into the circumstances surrounding their daughter’s passing.

The funeral took place in Campbell River on Vancouver Island, where mourners gathered to celebrate Piper’s life. The ceremony featured an abundance of white flowers, symbolizing the milestones her parents had envisioned for her, which will now remain unfulfilled. Friends shared heartfelt eulogies, with one friend describing Piper as “adventure, courage, and kindness all wrapped up into one unforgettable soul.”

In their request to the Queensland coroner, the James family emphasized the need for a review of policies regarding the sharing of information about dingo attacks. They noted that neither Piper nor her friend were aware of the heightened dingo alert at the time of her death, which they believe contributed to the tragedy.

As the family awaits further information from authorities, they expressed frustration over the lack of updates regarding the investigation into Piper’s final moments. They hope that the inquest will not only provide answers but also lead to changes that could prevent similar incidents in the future.