The sight of a tranquilizer dart among the campsite’s chaos triggered a crucial recollection. The diary had mentioned wire cutters, a tool intended for the traveler’s traps but now hoped to serve a pivotal role in their dismantling, lying somewhere within the tent’s disarray.
The discovery of more traps would be a grim reality to face, but armed with wire cutters, Samantha felt a surge of determination. These tools could mean the difference between life and imprisonment for the animals ensnared by the traveler’s ambitions. The thought of freeing them, especially the bear cub, lent her steps a renewed purpose.