In Alaska, Josh Ladd and Tank Catlett meet Alex, a boy who is in the federal witess protection program with his uncle. When Alex vanishes, Josh and Tank suspect a gangster called Louie. The boys find Alex in the wilderness being pursued by Louie, whoMoreIn Alaska, Josh Ladd and Tank Catlett meet Alex, a boy who is in the federal witess protection program with his uncle. When Alex vanishes, Josh and Tank suspect a gangster called Louie. The boys find Alex in the wilderness being pursued by Louie, who then traps all the boys between himself and a giant grizzly bear.