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Story summary
- Parks Canada killed a coyote in the MacIntosh Brook area of Cape Breton Highlands National Park.
- The coyote repeatedly approached patrolling staff, showing loss of natural fear and food-conditioning behavior.
- A visitor camping at MacIntosh Brook was bitten after falling while retreating from the coyote Thursday.
- The visitor sustained minor injuries and received medical attention.
- MacIntosh Brook, Lone Shieling and nearby look-offs have remained closed since Thursday.