Lion and Bear heard a sound.
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"Someone is in trouble," said Lion.
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Then they heard a voice call, "Down here!"
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Lion and Bear saw a hole.
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They looked down a saw Fox.
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"Im trying to get out," said Fox. "I've been jumping and jumping, but I am still stuck in this hole."
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My feet are very sore. I sprang up very high.
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But I could not get out. Can you help me?
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Lion stepped forward and looked at Fox.
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"I'm the best helper because I'm the bravest," he said.
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Then Bear stepped forward and looked at Fox.
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"I'm the best helper because I'm the strongest," she said.
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Lion and Bear looked at each other.
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"It's deep and dark down there, and I'm afraid to go down," said Bear.
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"I am brave," said Lion. "I'm not afraid to go. But I'm not strong enough to lift Fox."
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"I am strong," said Bear. "I will lift Fox."
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