I don't usually post on random news stories but this one today I found particularly poignant.

"A teenage folk singer has died after being set upon by two coyotes as she hiked alone in a national park in Nova Scotia.
Taylor Mitchell, 19, a rising star of the Canadian music scene, died in Halifax hospital yesterday after the normally shy animals attacked her as she hiked one of the most scenic trails in Cape Breton Park.
Walkers who heard her frantic screams alerted park rangers, who shot one of the coyotes.
The Toronto-born singer was airlifted to Halifax general hospital where she later died.

What a sad end to a talented young girl's life who had a promising future to look forward to. She was due to attend the Canadian Folk Awards on the 21st of next month as she had been nominated in the Young Performer of the year category.

Young Performer of the Year Nominees
Ariana Gillis – Ariana Gillis (Vineland, ON)
Chrissy Crowley – The Departure (Margaree, NS)
Qristina and Quinn Bachand – Relative Minors (Victoria, BC)
Sierra Noble – Possibilities (Winnipeg)
Taylor Mitchell – For Your Consideration (Toronto)

To see and hear Taylor go to her MySpace website

http://www.myspace.com/taylormitchellband

or look on Youtube at the tribute videos which are now being downloaded

WHAT WERE YOU DOING HIKING ALONE TAYLOR? .....R.I.P