Never Cry Wolf Chapter Summary & Analysis - Chapter 3 Summary

Chapter 3 Summary

During a blizzard, an old military plane skitters to a stop on the frozen lake next to Churchill. The pilot, who has come from Yellowknife, agrees to fly Mowat to a wolf-populated region the following day. The plane, which has a disabled ski, cannot carry all of Farley's gear and he is forced to leave some behind, including the incomplete canoe. However, Mowat trades a gallon of alcohol for a decent canvas canoe, which is strapped to the belly of the plane. Mowat hides his fifteen cases of alcohol in the belly of the canoe. The following day, after some difficulty taking off due to frozen skis and too much weight, the plane flies northwest. After three hours and no sign of wolf activity, the plane is forced to land because the fuel tank is half empty. Mowat's gear is unloaded and the pilot, who is quite dismayed at the...
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