coyote attack in Cape Breton

[AG]

Just heard on the news that a lone female hiker was attacked by 2 coyotes in Cape Breton. It was reported that she was currently in hospital in Cheticamp with air ambulance on route. Said she suffered multiple bite wounds. One coyote was shot on scene the other fled into the woods.

Coyotes won't bother ya

 

[shoota]

http://www.cbc.ca/canada/nova-scotia/story/2009/10/27/ns-coyote-attack.html

A 19-year-old woman is in serious condition after an attack by two coyotes in Cape Breton Highlands National Park in northern Nova Scotia.

Police said the woman was airlifted to hospital for treatment.

Cheticamp RCMP said they received a 911 call on Tuesday reporting that a hiker was being attacked by two coyotes on the Skyline Trail.

Mounties said they shot and killed one of the animals that continued to be aggressive. The other coyote escaped into the woods.


Yup just heard it on the news too and found this, yeah Coyotes won't bother ya nor that big bad wolf from another post either my old man's quote at the supper table "I don't care anyone walking in the woods or on a trail should be able to carry a revolver" now all we need is a wilderness coyote defense thread and ATC's for everyone!

 

[AG]

Someone on another forum said he knew one of the EMS guys on scene who didn't give the girl much of a chance to pull through

 

[grunt19]

Wow thats the first I have ever heard of a coyote attack

 

[Merllin]

Happens out at the mine where my parents work... They get used to guys feeding them in the parking lot, they start to get nippy with anyone carrying a lunch bag after that. Mine brings someone in and shoots them every couple years...

 

[Wendell]

Here is the story (for you guys on dial-up).

2 coyotes attack N.S. woman

Last Updated: Tuesday, October 27, 2009 | 8:54 PM AT Comments43Recommend79
CBC News



A 19-year-old woman is in serious condition after an attack by two coyotes Tuesday afternoon in Cape Breton Highlands National Park in northern Nova Scotia.

Provincial RCMP spokeswoman Sgt. Brigdit Leger said the woman was airlifted to the Queen Elizabeth II Health Sciences Centre in Halifax for treatment. She described the victim's injuries as "very, very serious."

Paul Maynard, a spokesman for Emergency Health Services, said the woman had wounds all over her body. Her hiking partner was not hurt.

Cheticamp RCMP said they received a 911 call on Tuesday reporting that a hiker was being attacked by two coyotes on the Skyline Trail. Leger said an RCMP officer happened to be about five minutes from the trail.

Mounties said they shot and killed one of the animals that continued to be aggressive. Officials with the Department of Natural Resources said the dead animal is being sent to the Canadian Food Inspection Agency to be tested for rabies.

The CFIA has the capacity to test animals for diseases such as rabies, scrapie and West Nile virus.

The second coyote escaped into the woods and Parks Canada and RCMP officers were looking for the animal.

Copyright © CBC 2009
http://www.cbc.ca/canada/nova-scotia/story/2009/10/27/ns-coyote-attack.html#at

All women should be armed, and trained, and confident...

 

[daveg01]

I can't imagine watching my friend getting ripped to pieces by coyotes.

Scary.

 

[m1grand]

Sky line trail , is that right AG ? I was listing to the call when it was going on , not good .

 

[AG]

Sky line trail , is that right AG ? I was listing to the call when it was going on , not good .

I believe that's correct. I've gleaned some good info from another forum about the incident from someone posting that allegedly got info directly from the EMT's on scene.
But boy, did I ever take that thread on the other forum down a winding road, getting into a colorful debate with a number of fudds. I'm a bit embarassed about hijacking a thread so badly but I couldn't hold back

 

[DLM]

If she survives she should get a new hiking partner.

 

[bearkilr]

The CFIA has the capacity to test animals for diseases such as rabies, scrapie and West Nile virus.
Copyright © CBC 2009
http://www.cbc.ca/canada/nova-scotia...attack.html#at


Better check for West Nile and scrapie first, and H1N1 while they're at it.

 

[mlehtovaara]

If there was ever a reason to carry a gun........
I'd be applying for an ATC.

 

[weldboss]

If she survives she should get a new hiking partner.

Samuel Colt and Dan Wesson both makes fine hiking partners

But seriously, I hope this woman lives to see another day and takes up varminting, Cape Breton Needs it.

 

[Glockenspiel]

coyote attack

Just try explaining this attack to the tofu loving, tree hugging, latte drivelling retards in the big smoke of Vancouver these crazzy ####ers think coyotes are cute warm creatures that their kids should pet and hug.

there were a number of incidents from the US where yotes have gone after kids (California for one a few years back). and they are hell on other local wildlife and pets.

make nice fur trim on winter coats though.

Glockenspiel

 

[CV32]

Unfortunately she didn't survive.

 

[Scott_N]

That's terrible, I've never heard of a coyote killing someone before.

 

[sherlockbonez]

Some who's gonna start a coyote defend thread.

 

[super7]

Unfortunately she didn't survive.

Brutal.....can't imagine what she must have went through

 

[Pathfinder]

I walked the skyline trail in 2005 with my Wife. Never seen so many moose in my life. I had a big bull about 20 feet away eating with total disregard for our presence.

 

[upnorth]

news this morning said they shot and wounded one last night, found and killed it over night. second one has not been found, trail to remain closed until further notice. Really sad... my sympathies to the family.