28. Confusion
The cubs were still exhausted and were shivering in a corner of the boat, but how long would it take for them to get their energy back and cause problems? They were confused and in a new setting – in a flurry of panic they could still cause some damage.
There was also a big chance that this was their first interaction with humans. And on top of all that, they missed their mother who would have protected them from the men.