I was involved in the Lindy Chamberlain case, first by Walbiri elders,
concerned that police didn't' listen to their side of the story. I then
collected evidence on wild dog attacks for Dr. Paul Wilson, a criminologist.
Paul then held public meetings in an attempt to free her.
I wonder if your third 'dingo' was someone's pet!
Denise
on 25/1/11 3:03 PM, at
wrote:
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> Interesting stories and solutions. Carrying citronella could also keep
> mossies away!
>
> A former colleague was doing solo fieldwork in the NSW high country when
> she realised that she was being stalked by feral dogs. She kept them at
> bay by shouting and swinging a large stick and was able to get back to her
> car.
>
> My only similar experience involved dingoes in the Simpson Desert. I was
> walking a short distance from my camp at night when three dingoes started
> following me. I didn't worry at first but when they got to within a couple
> of metres I wasn't entirely happy with the situation. I stopped and turned
> around and the three dingoes stopped. I said, "And what do you think
> you're up to?", and two of the dingoes immediately ran off. The third
> dingo, a large male, crouched down with its hindquarters raised, wagged its
> tail, gave a 'woof' and ran off after the others.
>
> I think that the dingoes were simply curious and didn't consider me as
> prey, but you never know!
>
> David
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