As I was driving, I came upon a bear trapped in a net, unable to break loose.
As the final stubborn threads of the net slipped away from the bear’s massive paws, it took a hesitant step backward, vigorously shaking its powerful frame as if trying to rid itself of every last trace of captivity. My heart pounded fiercely in my chest, a storm of emotions swirling inside me—relief, awe, nervous anticipation,…