She hoped to find them buried in the tent’s mess. Facing more traps was grim, but Hazel felt determined with the wire cutters in hand. These tools could free trapped animals, including a bear cub, giving her new purpose.
She scrambled through the cluttered tent, searching for the tool that could be her ticket to saving lives. Finally, Hazel felt the wire cutters’ cold metal in her grip. But relief was short-lived as rustling leaves reminded her of lurking dangers.