Coroner requires further testing in K'gari backpacker death
Jan 21, 2026•2 min
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Episode description
A coroner has determined that further testing is required to establish the cause of death for Canadian backpacker Piper James on K'gari (Fraser Island). The postmortem examination is incomplete, with additional testing expected to take some time. Piper's father, Todd James, has spoken publicly about his daughter, describing her as adventurous and determined, and noting she had dreamt of visiting Australia since childhood.
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