Heather Mitchell was at the Appalachian Trail in Cape Breton Highlands National Park . Police saw coyotes attacking Mitchell and called 911 ; she later died at a Halifax hospital . Park where incident occurred remains closed ; coyote believed to be involved has been shot . Bird said the area where the attack occurred is popular and well traveled . Mitchell was nominated for Female Performer of the Year by Canadian Folk Music Awards .
Heather Mitchell was at the Appalachian Trail in Cape Breton Highlands National Park . Police saw coyotes attacking Mitchell and called 911 ; she later died at a Halifax hospital . Park where incident occurred remains closed ; coyote believed to be involved has been shot . Mitchell was nominated for Female Performer of the Year by Canadian Folk Music Awards .