Stuck in the creek

They had gotten lost the day before so this is why Al went with them today.  Al was 70 and used to these mountains.  He had actually walked to their claim several years before and could out walk both George and Dave.  Out walking George is pretty hard with his long legs so Al has to be one tough dude.  He had actually walked to their claim several years before.  Al showed where the guys had missed a turn.  So the guys are still cutting their way through the brush with the threat of bears of course and after getting about 100’ cut into the swamp area, they came upon a river about 20’ across with a 4’bank.  So after surviving their bear encounter, Al says they have to cross this river with their supplies and trailer.  Dave was pulling trailer and gets stuck.