I walked east along the beach for some distance. Sgt. Bryant stayed behind to meet the other groups in case they arrived. I was wanting to reach the point jutting out into the ocean... just to see what was on the other side. After I had hiked for a while, I saw the prints of a sow and two cubs. They headed up the beach in the direction I was going. I had already been especially alert, but now my senses heightened even more! Needless to say, I carefully scanned the beach and dunes for "momma!"