#8 - A Quick Search

At the lake's wild side, several feet out from the shallows, a large Frog was in quite a state of panic -- splashing cold water everywhere, as it struggled against the binding tendrils of several unfamiliar plants.

Nearby the struggling creature, tips of the rubbery-looking leaves of a Bittercress patch poked the surface. Several were already damaged by the event; there'd be no viable ingredient left soon, unless the frog was rescued.

It required ducking under the cold water to get a closer look at the tendrils, in order to de-tangle them. Or even break them, if necessary. The frog was feisty and, in its distress, couldn't tell the difference between a rescuer or predator. Once freed, it'd quickly swim away.

Only then could any Bittercress be safely secured. Even if it meant another dunk under the water to see clearly, as a few tendrils extended to the base of the Bittercress plants too.