The sight grew worse. Nearby, other bears were caught in traps—some ensnared in steel jaws, others confined to cages. Their injuries were visible, their struggles futile. Jacob’s heart lurched, a wave of nausea sweeping over him as the cruelty of the scene struck him like a blow.
Dropping to his knees, Jacob reached for the nearest trap, his hands trembling as he tried to pry it open. The mechanisms were heavy and tightly secured, designed to resist even the strength of these powerful animals. His frustration mounted as his efforts proved futile.
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