Two coyotes attacked a promising young musician as she was hiking alone in a national park in eastern Canada, and authorities said she died Wednesday of her injuries. [More]I just got done reading a post over at Vanderboegh's about people who have no business wandering into the wilderness.
They have every right to, mind you, but we all ignore at our peril a fundamental truth:
Damn, nature, you scary!Even if commentator "MPB" thinks prudent preparations are "fear-mongering."
[Via Jeet]
They always tell us that being attacked by wild animals is a very low risk. That's damn cold comfort to the one attacked.
ReplyDeleteMPB is full of shit. Right down to her birkenstocks. You want to see fear-mongering sister? Watch your govt. in action.
ReplyDeleteNature is a harsh teacher. If you don't study and prepare before you take the test, a failing grade can be fatal.
ReplyDeleteThe comments after the article are interesting. The article is about a young lady getting mauled to death by coyotes.
ReplyDeleteA commenter then announces that it's not necessary to carry a gun anywhere he's been, but can't comment about the area in which the lady was killed.
I've seen all kinds of odd coyote behavior in Arizona, and killed two with a handgun when they had no fear and strolled right in.
Take your chances being unarmed. Being helpless is a right.
Gentle souls fail to realize that "communion with nature" might involve their playing the part of the bread and wine.
ReplyDeleteA lovely and talented young woman... who's dead for lack of a mere .22 pistol. Damn shame.