Dr. Ndaba positioned himself directly beneath the nets, his arms ready to catch the babies. Paul swung the branch carefully, aiming the blade at the ropes. Sweat dripped down his brow as he concentrated. The first swing missed, grazing the thick rope without cutting it.
With steady hands, Paul adjusted his angle and swung again. This time, the scalpel sliced into the rope, fraying it slightly. The babies whimpered above, their movements making the net sway. Paul gritted his teeth, determined to free them despite the challenge.