Dingos Surrounded the Baby, but Something Older Watched From the Ridge

The First Calls

Tom returned from the lookout within minutes. Clara had driven the car down to the base of the ridge with Elsie still clutched to her chest. She barely explained, just pointed. Tom stepped out with his camera, moving carefully through the area where she’d found their daughter. The prints were fresh and scattered widely.

He didn’t speak until he had three dozen images. Then he made the satellite call to the ranger station. Within the hour, Deaks and Maxine arrived in a dust-streaked utility truck, took statements, and began working the perimeter. One dingo pack was uncommon. A still-standing ring was unheard of.

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