Canadian backpacker who died on K’gari farewelled in traditional ceremony | ABC NEWS
Angela and Todd James, parents of Piper James, have taken part in an emotional smoking ceremony where their daughter’s body was found.
The 19-year-old Canadian backpacker was found on a beach on the eastern side of K’gari last month.
#ABCNewsQld by Lucy Loram
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