A Risky Situation
Now that John knew it was not a coyote, he felt even more scared when he learned that it was a timber wolf. This is a situation that could turn very badly at any moment. He also had to risk his life to free it.
When dealing with wild animals, one must not show fear. His heart was pounding the entire time he prepared to let the creature go. This was terrifying, but someone needed to do it.
Help From Dad
At the time, John was actually accompanied by his dad and a friend. His father joined him on the hunt, and they knew that they could not leave the animal like that. They talked about it a lot. Of course, they tried to devise a plan to let the wolf free without getting harmed.
The best solution was also the simplest one. His dad went back to the truck to retrieve a gun and a board of plywood. They needed these in case anything went wrong. They hoped it would turn out fine.