Driven by a passion that ignored the danger, Running Bear dived into the "swirling stream" to reach his love. Little White Dove, seeing his bravery, plunged into the water from her side. As they struggled through the current, they finally reached each other in the middle of the river.
: The chiefs of the two tribes shook hands in friendship, sealing the peace with the marriage of Running Bear and Little White Dove. La Carrera del Oso (Running Bear)
In more modern Spanish interpretations, such as the version by the Mexican group , the story concludes with a message of reconciliation: Driven by a passion that ignored the danger,
At the edge of the Mississippi lived a brave warrior named ( Oso Corredor ), a young member of his tribe known for his unmatched speed and courage. He was deeply in love with Little White Dove ( Palomita Blanca ), a beautiful maiden from a neighboring tribe. : The chiefs of the two tribes shook
: Their bond became a legend of seven moons that eventually lasted a lifetime.
In some versions of this tragic tale, the current was too strong, and the lovers were swept away, their spirits united forever in a love that "could not die". A Legacy of Peace