It was nearly dawn by the time the rescue team drove off the black bear.
Cabin No. 7 was sealed off. Two balcony railings were broken, the edges of the animal‑proof door were bent and warped, and the ground was covered with trampled sausages and muddy paw prints.
When the supervisor showed us the photos for confirmation, Vesper clamped a hand over her mouth, on the verge of throwing up.
She finally understood that what had stood between her and the bear last night wasn't some "animal‑magnet" constitution. It was the door she had unbolted with her own hands.
The Forest Police requested the check‑in records. Everyone had signed an electronic confirmation upon check‑in. One clause stood out:
Feeding wild animals and opening the balcony animal‑proof door at night are strictly prohibite
