At the conclusion of the desert shoot-out, William Lucking gathers up the dead body of Don Stroud to carry back to the waiting authorities. Both of Stroud's arms dangle limply at Lucking's side as he begins to walk. When the camera cuts back to him seconds later, one arm dangles while the other is held against Lucking's torso. The camera cuts back a moment later to an angle above and to the rear of the pair, and you can see both of Stroud's arms are now clasped around Lucking's neck.