Evelyn Ford stared at the water seeping out. It was a small, murky trickle, but she had once again grasped the lifeline that would keep them alive.
The pit was dug seven meters deep and five meters wide. After shoveling out the excess dirt, everyone climbed out.
"When we get back, we need to find some wire to make a mesh cover for this pool. We can't let animals fall in and drown," Officer Graham said, his eyes gleaming with excitement as he looked at the water.
Animals falling in and dirtying the water was one thing, but he was more afraid of another parasite crisis.
"Let's go. We're heading back. The water should clear up in a couple of days after the sediment settles. It's a bit far, but it'll be convenient enough to fetch water with the tricycle. We just need to fix up this stretch of the mountain path," Quincy said. As soon as he finished, Zion Lowell, who had come along, immediately chimed in.
