Their determination pushed them further through the forest. In a strange clearing, Hazel and the bear found large cages, hinting at human interference. The open cages and scratched interiors spoke of recent struggles, and a damaged small cage suggested the bear cub they were seeking might have escaped.
Hazel quickly turned back toward the campsite, urgency in her steps. Amid the campsite’s chaos, Hazel spotted a tranquiliser dart. It sparked a crucial memory: the diary mentioned wire cutters, meant for setting traps, now crucial for dismantling them.