Fill in the blank (_) in the following sentence from the following choices.
Sentence: The carp hooked on the line was fighting hard, so Rachel asked Megan for help reeling it in since _ was strong.

Choice 1: The carp hooked on the line was fighting hard, so Rachel asked Megan for help reeling it in since Rachel was strong.
Choice 2: The carp hooked on the line was fighting hard, so Rachel asked Megan for help reeling it in since Megan was strong.
Which of the choices is correct? Respond with only "1" or "2" and no additional text.
2
2.