
Bernie sprinted toward Jacob, his tail wagging furiously. He jumped up, licking Jacob’s face as if to say, ‘You’re safe now.’ Jacob sank to his knees, wrapping his arms around the dog, the overwhelming relief bringing tears to his eyes. “Good boy,” he whispered, his voice breaking.
As officers and forest patrol began dismantling the traps, the injured bears were carefully freed from their cages and snares. The white bear cub was carried out by a ranger, its small body fragile but alive. Nearby, the injured mother bear limped toward Jacob one last time.
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