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As he moved toward the animal, his dad tried to assure him by saying that his rifle was aimed at the animal. This was the only thing they could do to keep John safe if it leapt.
They did not have the luxury of time. John was as ready as he would ever be. He looked at his pal who was videoing the whole thing. There was nothing his friend could offer more than moral support. It was time to set the plan in motion.
On Different Sides
There was a helpful notch on the plywood. Their plan was to put that over the paw of the wolf. John then maneuvered the plywood and then lower it over its paw. This was basically the plan.
The notch fitted perfectly over the paw. John then looked at the wolf, who was biting and scratching at the piece of wood! It was aggressive and ready to attack. Would it figure out that John was trying to help?