Choice was Simple
They could have chosen either easily. The bears were also doing well.Therefore, they should be protected. They couldn’t bring the bear pups into the boat with their bare hands. Nobody on the boat had the strength or courage to put their arm near the monsters’ mouths.That is, until they met.
Eyes are the “portal” to the soul, according to a proverb.When man and bear locked eyes.Who needed help and was in danger was obvious. The fisherman’s worries were eased when he saw the animals’ frightened faces. Even if these bears were securely imprisoned on the boat.They didn’t rebel against their rescuers.