SCENE 1 — SNARED PANIC ON THE FAN 0–3s
VISUAL:
POV reaches the avalanche fan abruptly.
The ibex explodes into frantic motion; the cable snaps tight downslope.
Loose snow slides around hooves.
The snare loop, swivel, and anchor direction are clearly visible.
AUDIO:
Very loud continuous bleats and panicked snorts.
Steel cable humming under tension.
Wind roaring across the fan.
Rescuer breathing fast and controlled.
SCENE 2 — TENSION-AWARE SIDE APPROACH 3–6s
VISUAL:
POV advances slowly from the SIDE, staying uphill and offset.
Rescuer stabilizes the ibex using a control rope around the torso.
The ibex lunges again, cable tightening briefly.
AUDIO:
Distress sounds continue uninterrupted.
Cable snapping tight.
Boots scraping on hard snow.
Heavy breathing.
SCENE 3 — SNARE CUTTING (CLEAR & VISIBLE) 6–10s
VISUAL:
Close POV on the taut steel cable.
Rescuer brings HEAVY BOLT CUTTERS clearly into frame.
Jaws clamp onto the cable—CUT CLEANLY.
The loop springs open instantly.
The body drops FREE as the cable falls slack into the snow.
DIALOGUE (Rescuer — focused, urgent): “Now—now!”
AUDIO:
Sharp metallic snap.
A peak bleat, then rapid heavy breathing as pressure releases.
SCENE 4 — IMMEDIATE RETREAT 10–13s
VISUAL:
The ibex jerks free and regains footing.
Rescuer immediately steps backward several steps, increasing distance fast.
Hands raised, body angled away.
Camera retreats while maintaining POV.
AUDIO:
Bleats fade into harsh snorting breaths.
Wind and drifting snow dominate.
Boots scraping backward on crusted snow.