Chilling Temperatures
It was clear from the moment they could see that closely, that the animal was stuck and scared, and had fur that was soaked with ice and water. It was so cold that they knew if they left the animal up there he wouldn’t last much longer. They knew that they had to do something to help, but they weren’t sure what the best course of action would be. They weren’t sure what kind of animal this was, so they didn’t know the best way to help him.
Advance Slowly
It was crucial that they approach this iceberg slowly and carefully. Getting just one piece of ice beneath their boat could damage it, or worse, cause it to sink, which would leave them stranded along with this animal. They were being as cautious as they could, keeping an eye out for all objects surrounding them.