Delicate Operation
Drawing a steady breath, Marissa approached the ensnared cub with the utmost caution. The adult bear’s eyes tracked her every move, its concern palpable in the tense air. Marissa knew the stakes; one wrong move could provoke the bear or cause further harm to the cub. Softly murmuring words of comfort, she carefully began to work on the snare, trying to find its weak points.