Two bear cubs have been pictured clambering into a boat, seeking safety after losing sight of their mother while swimming in a Russian lake.
This heartwarming video shows two men sailing on Lake Vygozero in the Karelia region helping the stranded bear cubs from the water to safety.
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One of the little cubs can be seen clinging to the side of the boat, unable to lift himself to safety without the extra assistance of a fishing net.
The other of the bear duo was popped into a net at the rear of the boat.
It's unclear where the mother of the bears was during the ordeal or afterwards once the cubs were delivered to solid ground.