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Feb 4 • 06:55 UTC • 🇦🇺 Australia • ABC News AU

'Shattered hearts': Piper James's family joins traditional owners in smoking ceremony

Piper James's family participated in a poignant smoking ceremony at K'gari, where the 19-year-old Canadian backpacker was found, as they prepare to return to Canada with her remains and honor her life.

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