Paul crouched near the massive female gorilla, keeping a cautious distance as he awaited Dr. Ndaba’s arrival. The forest felt oppressively quiet. Suddenly, the gorilla stirred, letting out a low grunt. To Paul’s surprise, she shuffled closer and gently tugged at his shirt with her massive hand.
Her grip was firm yet gentle, as though she was urging him to follow. Paul hesitated, his heart pounding. Despite her labored breathing, the gorilla turned and began trudging slowly through the dense foliage. Paul felt compelled to follow, unsure of where she intended to lead him.