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(suspenseful music)

(engine rumbling)

(water splashing)

(engine rumbling)

(suspenseful music)

(soft music)

(Flipper squeaking)

(water splashing)

(Flipper squeaking)

- Flipper, if you couldn't find Tough Guy,

I guess he's gone for good.

(Flipper squeaking)

- Good morning, Ulla.

- [Ulla] Good morning, Commander.

- Oh, Dad, there's the guy whose dolphin we lost.

- Yeah, a dolphin worth a half a million dollars

to the United States Navy.

(dramatic music)

(water splashing)

(light playful music)

J1 They call him Flipper, Flipper

J1 Faster than lightning

J1 No one you see

J1 ls smarter than he

J1 And we know Flipper lives in a world

J1 Full of wonder

J1 Lying there under

I! Under the sea

(Flipper squeaking)

(soft music)

(Flipper squeaking)

- Well, we've been searching since sunrise

for some trace of Tough Guy or

that yellow float he was trailing.

- We searched in all the places where Flipper

usually goes, but he's not there.

- Ulla, you're sure that Tough Guy

showed signs of recovery?

- Absolutely certain of it.

- Then he's too valuable to lose.

We've got to find him.

- But how are we gonna find him when Flipper

can't even find him?

(Flipper squeaking)

(water splashing)

- Son, the Navy has a fair amount of know-how

that even Flipper doesn't have.

- You know, even if you do find Tough Guy,

you might have a hard time capturing him.

- We have the answer to that, too.

A certain kind of gun.

'A gun?

Wouldn't that?

- Oh, it's a tranquilizer gun, Bud.

It shoots harmless tranquilizing darts.

And if we find him, we'll get him.

- Then let's get organized.

- Don't worry, son, we'll find him.

- Flipper, what's the Navy got that you haven't got?

(Flipper blowing)

(helicopter whirring)

(dramatic music)

- Helicopter to command.

Helicopter to command.

- Go ahead, Ulla.

- We've flown this lake 10 times.

Nothing.

- Extend your search pattern north along

the coast two miles.

I'll send the cutter south.

Understand?

- Understand. Out.

(helicopter whirring)

(dramatic music)

(radio chatter in background)

- Command at WD9598.

(engine rumbling)

Come in WD9598.

Over.

- This is WD9598.

Go ahead, please.

- Report. Over.

- Negative.

And I just passed my son Bud on the skiff.

Nothing from him, either.

I have enough gasoline for about one

more hour of cruising.

Over.

- Stay out there as long as you can.

I've sent the copter outside that park.

Over.

- Roger.

WD9598 standing by.

- This is command standing by.

(suspenseful music)

(helicopter whirring)

(engine rumbling)

(Flipper squeaking)

- We better start back, Flipper.

It must be about noon time.

No, it can't be that late.

Tide's coming in.

And the reef's almost covered.

Now I wish Sandy didn't go to that campout.

I wouldn't want to tell 'em,

but we sure could use his help, don't you think?

(Flipper squeaking)

I tell you what.

Let's take one more quick trip, okay?

(Flipper squeaking)

(helicopter whirring)

(dramatic music)

(helicopter whirring)

(gun firing) (Tough Guy whimpering)

(helicopter whirring)

(air whooshing)

(water splashing)

- Tough Guy!

Tough Guy!

Tough Guy, come back!

Come back!

(helicopter whirring)

- Helicopter to command.

Come in, command.

- This is command, come in helicopter.

- Sighted Tough Guy and fired dart.

Only partially tranquilized him.

He got away.

- Continue to search the area.

In a weakened condition he could drown.

I'll send the cutter to help you.

We've got to get to him quick.

Stand by.

Try to get the cutter.

- Yes, sir.

(helicopter whirring)

(water splashing)

(engine rumbling)

(Flipper squeaking)

- [Bud] Flipper!

Flipper you come right back here right now!

(suspenseful music)

(helicopter whirring)

(dramatic music)

(Tough Guy squeaking)

(alligator hissing)

(Tough Guy squeaking)

(dramatic music)

(Tough Guy squeaking)

(ominous music)

(engine rumbling)

- [Porter] Any word on the cutter?

- No, but Ulla almost got Tough Guy.

I'm having them search the same area.

Chances are he's probably there.

How about you, Bud?

Flipper and I haven't seen a thing.

- Well, I'll tell you what we'll do.

You stow the skiff, then we'll have lunch

and gas up the launch and take off again.

Come on, get going.

(soft music)

(Flipper squeaking)

(helicopter whirring)

(Flipper squeaking)

(soft music)

(Tough Guy squeaking)

(soft instrumental music)

(Tough Guy squeaking)

(Flipper squeaking)

(Tough Guy squeaking)

(dramatic music)

(Flipper squeaking)

(dramatic music)

(Tough Guy squeaking)

(Flipper squeaking)

(dramatic music)

(Tough Guy squeaking) (Flipper squeaking)

(dramatic music)

(Tough Guy squeaking)

(water splashing)

(Tough Guy squeaking)

(dramatic music)

(Tough Guy squeaking)

(snapping)

(Tough Guy wailing)

(soft music)

(helicopter whirring)

- Well, if you have to refuel, come on in.

- [Ulla] Roger and out.

- Command out.

(helicopter whirring)

Must be Porter's boat.

Call me the minute anything comes in.

- Yes, sir.

(engine rumbling)

. Dad?

- Yes, Bud?

- What's gonna happen if we don't find Tough Guy?

- Well, I don't know, Bud.

We can't give up trying.

- The copter's coming in to refuel.

You'll have to search their area.

- All right, we're ready.

- No, Porter, look!

It's Tough Guy with the float.

- No, sir, that's not Tough Guy.

That's Flipper with the float.

- He's right, that is Flipper.

It looks, it looks like he's got Tough Guy with him!

- What's going on here?

- Tough Guy's out there.

Come on, Porter, let's go.

- All right.

- Well, wait a minute.

The tranquilizers have worn off now.

I have to get the gun.

(dolphin horn)

- Bud, you'll scare 'em off.

- No, sir, this brings Flipper back in.

- Now wait a minute, wait a minute.

If Flipper brought Tough Guy this far,

let's wait and see.

Maybe he'll bring him in all the way.

- Okay, go ahead.

(dolphin horn)

- Flipper brought him all the way in.

(water splashing)

Well, I guess the best tranquilizer is affection.

I wonder if Tough Guy feels like himself again.

- Oh, I certainly hope so.

But we'll know for sure only if he's

willing to go back to work.

(soft music)

- If he does this, he's back as good as ever.

- You mean just to fetch a ball?

Flipper can do that.

- No, I throw all three into the water.

You see, a month ago when I said, get the ball,

he'd get it.

And he'd bring whatever I named.

Let's see now.

Tough Guy, get the hat.

The hat.

(Flipper squeaking)

(light playful music)

The stick, Tough Guy, now get the stick.

The stick.

(soft music)

Now we'll just try him on the ball,

but speak clearly.

. Okay-

Tough Guy, get the ball!

(soft music)

(Flipper squeaking)

J1 Everyone loves the king of the sea

J1 Ever so kind and gentle is he

J1 Tricks he will do when children are near

J1 And how they laugh when he's near

J1 They call him Flipper, Flipper

J1 Faster than lightning

J1 No one you see

J1 ls smarter than he

J1 And we know Flipper

J1 Lives in a world full of wonder

J1 Lying there under

I! Under the sea

(light playful music)

(lion roaring)