No Time To Waste
So, who were these unlikely potential rescuers? A bunch of fishermen happened to be busy on the lake when they spotted this dramatic act of nature across the water. They decided to abandon their fishing in favor of getting a better look at the intense situation nearby. As they got near enough to properly assess the situation, it was evident that these bear cubs were quickly running out of time.
Not So Easy
While the men were assured in their conviction, the situation soon seemed far more complicated than they had previously anticipated. Although the mother bear had decided to leave her babies behind, the approaching fishermen could change her mind if she saw them as a threat. There was now the very real danger of being mauled by a bear. The fishermen slowed the boat down, waiting for the mother bear to put enough distance between them for a safe rescue.