They led Nolan to a nearby outpost, a modest structure equipped with medical supplies and radio equipment. There, he gave a full statement, describing the horrifying chase, the radio call, and how he’d followed the polar bear in the first place. The officers listened intently.
Sometime after, an officer returned Nolan’s pack, which contained a few personal items and a small portion of dried fish. “You’re lucky you brought enough to share,” the officer joked. Nolan managed a weary smile, reflecting on how that act had changed everything.