Mitchell was a `` seasoned naturalist '' versed in wilderness camping , mother says . She would n't want coyotes responsible for her death to be killed , Mitchell says . Taylor Mitchell earned respect of folk music community for talent that belied her age , producer says . `` Taylor was my shining light , my baby , my confidante and best friend , '' her mother said . The Owen Sound -based musician was touring CNN when she died in coyote attack .
Mitchell was a `` seasoned naturalist '' versed in wilderness camping , mother says . She would n't want coyotes responsible for her death to be killed , Mitchell says . Taylor Mitchell earned respect of folk music community for talent that belied her age , producer says . The Owen Sound -based musician was touring CNN when she died in coyote attack .