Hazel moved with deliberate caution, every step a careful balance between respecting the bear’s protective instincts and her own determination to help the cub. She worked gently, her hands steady as she began snipping through the netting, feeling a quiet bond forming between her and the young animal.
Despite her own nerves, Hazel’s calm actions had a soothing effect. The cub’s fearful whimpers gradually turned into curious sniffs, as if sensing her intention to help. When the net finally fell away, the cub wasted no time, rushing back to its mother, vanishing into the safety of her protective embrace