Ep 10. Good News, Bad News
- TV-14
- September 22, 2019
- 41 min
In North Woods Law season 13 episode 10, titled "Good News, Bad News," viewers are taken on another thrilling ride with the conservation officers of New Hampshire. The episode follows the officers as they respond to a variety of calls that range from good news to bad news.
The episode kicks off with Officer Glen Lucas responding to a call from a hiker who has found a baby moose alone in the woods. Lucas quickly assesses the situation and decides that the baby moose needs to be rescued and rehabilitated. The viewer is then taken on an emotional journey with Lucas as he tries to get the moose to safety and on the road to recovery.
As the episode progresses, other officers are called to respond to less heartwarming situations. Officer Siros responds to a call about a loose dog attacking chickens. He quickly realizes that the dog is aggressive and needs to be captured. Siros is able to catch the dog, but not before it does significant damage to the chickens. The viewer is left feeling sorry for both the chickens and the dog.
Another call that Officer Siros responds to is a report of illegal trapping. Upon arriving at the scene, Siros discovers that not only is the trapper illegally trapping, but he is also trying to trap a fisher, which is a protected animal in New Hampshire. The trapper initially denies any wrongdoing, but eventually confesses to his illegal activities. The viewer is left feeling satisfied that justice was served.
The episode then takes a turn for the worse when Officer Arsenault responds to a report of a vehicle that has hit and killed a bear. Arsenault quickly realizes that the bear was a mother, and her cubs are now alone and vulnerable. The viewer is taken on an emotional journey with Arsenault as he tries to find the bear cubs and reunite them with their mother.
The final call of the episode is to a group of kayakers who have become stranded on a rocky island due to high water levels. Officer Holmes responds to the call and quickly devises a plan to rescue the kayakers. The viewer is left feeling relieved and grateful that the kayakers were rescued safely.
Overall, "Good News, Bad News" is a rollercoaster of emotions that highlights both the highs and lows of being a conservation officer in the North Woods. Viewers will gain insight into the diverse range of calls that officers respond to and the importance of protecting New Hampshire's wildlife.