A Waiting Game
After trying to lure the animal in and failing multiple times, they knew they had to do something else about the situation. They decided to keep waiting and be patient. They settled in and took their time.
Progress
They stayed there for a little and took this opportunity to get some rest. The boat remained right beside the iceberg. The fox then started to make its way to them! Clearly, it realized that this was its only chance of escaping. Now, was it going to trust the three fishermen enough to stay inside the boat?