Keeping Them Calm
Normally, bears are believed to be one of the most dangerous animals in the world. The men knew that they needed to be careful. They also came up with a smart plan to calm and soothe the bears when reeling them in. The fishermen hoped this would assure the cubs that they meant no harm.
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Keeping Them Calm
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The fishermen struggled to pull the heavy cub into the boat. Bear in mind that a grown bear can weigh up to 1,300 pounds! Even though these cubs were practically babies, they were extremely heavy. In addition, their fur was soaked, and this added to their weight. The men began to fear that they could not pull the cubs on board. Nonetheless, they kept trying.
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