I'm the dad. I hope that happens with my son and me
Great story, and glad you took the safer route!
We were out on Napatree Point a couple weeks ago in the middle of the night with strong north winds. We're out on the rocks, and I had that sudden "I should not be here" feeling. I moved back to safety. My son stayed on a rock. I kept my eye on him just in case. He finally came back in (no fish by the way).
We took a quick breather and within a few minutes a fox was sitting at our feet. I think he smelled the food in our back packs. Always great great hanging out with family (not the fox). We walked back down the beach and he caught one fish... so not officially skunked.
Thanks for sharing.