Approaching cautiously, they discovered a hidden den. Within its shadowy recesses lay more animals, squirming and mewling in distress. One appeared particularly weak and required immediate help. The wolf whimpered, nudging her muzzle inside, but clearly needed human assistance.
Brother Paul, momentarily frozen by the sight of so many small yet strange animals, finally acted. He knelt and gently extricated the trapped creature, freeing its injured leg. The little one let out a shrill cry before falling limp in his hands, exhausted.