Coyotes attack, kill folk singer who was out hiking

Coyotes are known to be shy animals who avoid contact with humans -- usually.

But authorities in Canada say that a teenage folk singer hiking in a national park in the eastern part of the country was attacked and killed recently by two coyotes.

She was identified as Taylor Mitchell, 19. Police said that two hikers nearby heard her screaming and alerted park rangers. When the rangers arrived they shot and killed the coyotes, which acted very aggressively toward the rangers.

-- Lance Murray

Comments

[Bo]

Such a very sad story..This story really bothers me..I ache for Taylor Mitchell' family and friends. Prayer is on the way.
Is there a lesson to be learned? YES, Ladies,women,girls please acquire and learn to use personal protection like pepper spray...or something as simple as a can of hornet/wasp spray in a can. (car or home defense)
Guys, give your sister,mom,girlfriend pepper-spray for Christmas and help her learn to use it. Why, because our world really is a jungle. Wherever you are, wherever you go, you are in danger. You have on your person the purse...please prepare.. have protection ready...to help yourself and others. Thank you.
Be safe, stay safe... Bo in Texas...

[Mike]

When nature stikes back! It's going to happen more & more in the future, and it's going to happen from critters you'd least expect it from.

[Patty P]

Someone I know on a message board for another singer had just hosted this young woman, Taylor Mitchell, in her home in Canada last weekend for a "house concert." She and her husband instantly fell in love with Taylor and said she was a wonderful young lady. Look up Taylor's music and listen to her beautiful voice. She was very talented.