That's horrible, I can't imagine having to go through an attack like that.
I've hiked almost every trail in the Cape Breton Highlands, including the Skyline trail that she was on. For the record one of the most beautiful hikes you'll ever go on. If you ever see the standard photograph of the Cabot Trail, it's taken from the Skyline trail.
http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pi...4&id=503360343
Wish it was a bright sunny day, and my photography skills were better 2 years ago but alas:
Wildlife isn't uncommon:
I honestly can't fathom something like that happening. Now with the close encounters with wildlife that I've had and had absolutely nothing close to a confrontational attack.