3. A dangerous choice
Soon after, it became clear that entering the water was a grave mistake. The two cubs struggled desperately against the current and the freezing water, clinging to their mother's back with great effort.
Mother Bear's Astonishing Behavior as Fishermen Rescue Her Cubs
By the time they reached the middle of the lake, it was evident that the cubs could no longer hold on. They released their grip, drifting farther and farther away from their mother.