Once the cub was free, it scampered toward its mother, pressing its small body against her wet fur. The mother bear let out a sound of relief before turning back toward the sea. Lisa exhaled, her body still tense, but as she watched the bears retreat toward the water, she felt a deep sense of peace.
She had come to the beach to escape, but instead, she became part of something bigger—a brief connection with a creature of the wild. As the mother and cub disappeared into the waves, Lisa stood, the salty breeze brushing against her skin. She knew she would never forget this moment.