As the story develops (I’m using a conventional turn of phrase here!!), professional help has finally arrived on the scene to care for the gorilla(s). That is to say, Doctor Happy Trail has looked and diagnosed the issue, based on his medical experiences catching poachers, arsonists, and kidnappers; making countless fishing trips; and even going on a Yeti hunt. Let’s not overlook the efforts of his assistant, Resident Physician Mark, who has established a causal link to the infection. Whatever would the rescue staff do without their input!? Like politicians, I reckon Mark and Happy need to be the center of attention (Frankly, it just might be in their contracts).

At least the rescue staff are polite and not telling them to keep their unqualified opinions to themselves. In fact, it looks like they are trying to help Mark deal with his anguish (panel 3) by finding something useful for him to do (panel 4). This should be a simple task for Mark! I would not be surprised if he winds up hoisting the gorilla into the ambulance on his own and riding along to the animal hospital, where he will advise the staff veterinarians.