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A PET camel that killed a 60-year-old woman in a bizarre attack in Queensland’s outback had been given to her as a birthday present from her family.

The 10-month-old animal knocked the woman to the ground, stomped on her head and then lay on top of her on Saturday at her sheep and cattle property near Mitchell, about 600km west of Brisbane.

The woman’s husband discovered her body about 6.30pm after he returned from feeding stock. Police yesterday said the camel had a history of bizarre behaviour.

The victim’s husband was "devastated", said Roma Detective Senior Constable Craig Gregory. "The camel was a 60th birthday present that he and his daughter got her in March.

"She had a love of exotic pets."
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