Wild Bobcat Approaches A Woman, and She Decides to Follow(1)
The kitten let out a weak, pained cry. The mother paced restlessly, agitated but unwilling to leave.
Claire knew she had to act—and quickly.
She dropped to her knees beside the trapped animal, moving carefully to avoid sudden motions. The wire bit deep into its fur.
She reached out, but the kitten flinched.
“It’s okay,” she whispered, unsure if she was convincing the bobcat or herself.
She needed something to loosen the wire—anything.
Her fingers scraped the dirt, searching for a sharp rock.
The mother bobcat growled low, stepping closer. Claire’s heart hammered, but she held her ground.
