What is the most dramatic example of survival in the novel, Touching Spirit Bear?

Survival is an important part of the story and the most dramatic example of this theme is seen in Cole's attitude immediately after the bear attack. Cole is on the ground and is literally helpless. He can't even move, meaning he is unable to get food or water. He is severely beaten and realizes that he is probably going to die. At one point, he makes a deliberate decision to live and that changes the way he faces the hours until Garvey's arrival.