Once the calf was free, it scampered toward its mother, pressing its small body against her wet fur. The mother moose let out a sound of relief before turning back toward the sea. Sarah exhaled, her body still tense, but as she watched the moose and calf retreat toward the water, she felt a deep sense of peace.
She had come to the beach to escape, but instead, she became part of something bigger—a brief connection with a creature of the wild. As the mother and calf disappeared into the waves, Sarah stood, the salty breeze brushing against her skin. She knew she would never forget this moment.