Crazy coyotes

Taylor Mitchell, a singer-songwriter from Toronto, was attacked by coyotes in Cape Breton and has died in hospital. She was hiking alone on the Skyline trail in Cape Breton Highlands National Park on Tuesday when she was attacked by two coyotes. Other hikers walking behind her heard her cries for help and called 911. She was airlifted to hospital in Halifax, listed in critical condition, but she succumbed to her injuries early this morning. RCMP spokesperson Brigdit Leger said an officer was in the area on an unrelated matter when the 911 call was made.
An officer shot and injured one of the animals, which was still behaving aggressively, Ms. Leger said. “At first it was believed to be dead, because it kind of hobbled off to the side,” she said. “However, when the (officer) went back to retrieve the carcass, the carcass was gone.”
Park officials are actively searching for both animals and Ms. Leger said the RCMP will offer whatever assistance is required. Germaine LeMoine, public affairs officer with Parks Canada, said of the attack: “This wouldn't even be considered a yearly event. It's extremely rare in the history of the park.” She said the Skyline trail will remain off-limits until further notice.
“Currently, we have our resource conservation and public safety specialist in the Skyline trail area searching for the second coyote. They will kill that coyote and dispose of it. It will be sent for pathological testing. Public safety, first and foremost, is top of mind within Parks Canada.”

This reminds me, again, how lucky MacKenzie is to be here today! This poor girl's family- what an awful way to lose a loved one.