On a crisp, fresh morning in the dense Pacific Northwest forest, a magnificent buck roamed peacefully among towering trees draped in moss. As the buck moved through the undergrowth, it stepped unknowingly into a hidden trap — deep, sucking mud softened by recent rain and snowmelt. The more it struggled, the deeper it sank, its powerful legs immobilized.
Panic filled its cries, echoing sharply through the quiet forest, carrying a desperate plea for help. Miles away, Henry, a seasoned outdoorsman who had lived in the area for years, was hiking when he heard the distressing sound. Though he had heard many animal calls before, this one was different—raw, filled with fear and pain.
