11. Little sea lion badly injured

(Also read story 10. Ghosts between the flames)

In the distance, Gamela sees a glitter, it is a badly injured baby sea lion. He lies bleeding on an ice floe. Gaméla saw him in the flames.

She returns to the hut where they are camping for several nights. Sisoi is stunned. “What’s got into her head now?”

Gaméla wakes up her mother: “We have to take the canoe and rescue the little sea lion, mum. He can’t save himself, because he is hurt and is squeaking so anxiously. Mother looks at her husband with a look of mutual understanding. Father immediately grabs a rope from the fishing tools. “Sisoi, you stay here in the hut with the dog, as he could scare the little sea lion”, explains his father. “We will go out to rescue the sea lion.” Mother is already swimming to the canoe, unties it from the giant seaweed and paddles towards the beach. Father and Gaméla jump into the canoe. Despite the light of the moon, it is quite dark outside. They are used to it and they often go canoeing at night because at this time the wind speed diminishes or even calms down completely.

jonge zeehondThey quickly reach the ice floe. The sea lion flutters in fear but seems to feel that the beings approaching him are not a threat to him. Father swings the lasso around the little sea lion and pulls him toward the canoe. It is quite a job to get the young sea lion, who probably weighs fifty kilos, on board. Gaméla lowers herself into the water. While treading water, she supports the little sea lion. He also tries hard and at the right moment, he jumps on board into the canoe.

Mum paddles back to their hut on the beach. The little one seems to accept what happens to him and rests his head on Gaméla’s lap. She had not expected this and she feels a lump rising in her throat. She scoops some water with a shell and pours it on the poor little animal. Dad says: “We are going to take care of him. Everything probably will turn out all right Gaméla. He will stay with us until he has regained his strength … ”

  • Have you already read the Infinite Story 10. Ghosts between the flames? There you can also watch this animation.
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