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- [Porter] The waters of Coral Key Park

are some of the clearest in world.

People come from all over the country to swim

and play in the crystal clear underwater park.

(waves crashing)

When the winds start blowing

the hurricanes form off the coast.

All the happy visitors desert the park

and hurry for shelter.

It's a good thing they do.

A hurricane is nothing to fool around with.

It really means business.

(Flipper squeaking)

(wind howling)

I worked hard with Sandy and Bud

to get the launch battened down.

This blow is going to be one of the worst.

It was already gale force winds,

and it was still over 50 miles off.

(Flipper squeaking)

(Flipper squeaking)

The water spout was heading right for Coral Key.

But if it did hit, we'd be ready for it.

Flipper saw that we were going to be safe,

and so he headed for deeper waters.

Under the surface he could ride out the worst of the storm.

(waves crashing)

(wind howling)

And then it was over.

The wind settled down and the sky turned clear.

Sandy and I had a lot of cleaning up to do.

(Pete squawking)

- Just because you didn't get caught in the storm

doesn't mean you can't help.

- Ah, maybe Pete figures if he's smart enough

not to get caught in a storm he shouldn't have to help.

Besides, you're doing a good job, Sandy.

- Sure, seeing as Bud isn't here to help me.

- Well, I told Bud and Flipper they could go fishing today.

It looks like they have a good day for it too.

- Flipper anyway.

He can catch anything.

(Pete squawking)

I'm sorry, Pete.

You're pretty good at catching things too.

But I can't help it if Flipper does it better.

- [Porter] I went out to inspect a storm-wrecked boat.

Everyone had gotten off all right,

but there was going to be hard work

for the salvage companies.

Bud was taking it easy, as usual.

Under the water, Flipper was herding

a school of fish directly into Bud's line.

(Flipper squeaking)

But Bud must have been thinking of other things,

because he didn't even notice.

You couldn't blame Flipper for wandering off in disgust.

After all, when a fisherman won't even try to catch a fish.

If Flipper were looking for something unusual,

he certainly found it.

He found a man alone in a boat,

half dead, drifting out to sea.

J1 They call him Flipper, Flipper, faster than lightning

J1 No one you see, is smarter than he

J1 And we know Flipper, lives in a world full of wonder

J1 Lying there under, under the sea

(Flipper squeaking)

(Flipper squeaking)

(water splashing)

(Flipper squeaking)

(Flipper squeaking)

(bird squawking)

(helicopter whirring)

(Flipper squeaking)

- Flipper.

- Yeah, but where's Bud?

- You know Bud.

He'll come in when he feels like it.

I'll bet Bud just sent Flipper in to get something for him.

(Flipper squeaking)

- Oh maybe, Sandy.

(bell ringing)

Something may be wrong with Bud.

Cast off the bow line.

- All right, Dad.

(Flipper squeaking)

Dad, a boat on the beach.

- That's not Bud's, either.

Well, Flipper didn't bring us out here just for fun.

We better take a look at it.

Let's find out who was in this boat.

- Yeah, Dad.

(Flipper squeaking)

(Flipper squeaking)

- Who are you?

- Now just take it easy.

I'm the park ranger here.

You all right?

- Yeah, I'm just worn out.

- Well, I think the best thing to do

is take you back to the boat.

Do you think you can make it?

- Yeah, I think so.

- All right, let me give you a hand.

Sandy.

(Flipper squeaking)

Hold him.

Just take it easy, take it easy.

- You'll be all right, Mr.--

- Keller, Steve Keller.

Thanks.

I guess I'm just kind of tired.

- I'll tell you what.

You wait right here.

I'll get the boarding ladder to help you board.

Come on, Sandy.

(Flipper squeaking)

(Flipper squeaking)

- Flipper.

Flipper, you were supposed to meet me out here.

Now where are you?

Flipper, I'm telling you, if you don't show up pretty soon

I'm going to quit, and you can catch your own fish.

- More coffee?

- Thanks.

Oh, I feel like I'll live.

Oh, that's fine, thanks.

- You look better already.

Now being out in a small boat in a storm

can be a pretty hairy experience.

But how did you get out there?

- Well, it was Chuck's idea, my brother.

I just had to go fishing off of Miami,

he said I'd never forget it.

Well I sure never will forget it.

That storm came up out of nowhere.

All of a sudden it's tomorrow and I'm way up here.

- Well, I'm glad we found you in time.

Now if there's anything else we can do for you.

- Oh no, not a thing.

Oh, I would like to use your phone.

My brother must be halfway out of his mind about me.

- Well fine, if you'd like to speak to him in private.

- No, what for?

(phone dialing)

(phone ringing)

- Yes.

- I'm okay, all safe and sound.

- I was about ready to give up.

How about the cargo?

- I told you, all safe and sound.

There's nothing to worry about.

- Where are ya anyway?

- This place, what's the name of it?

- The ranger station at Coral Key Park.

- The ranger station at Coral Key Park.

- Well, what are you doing at a ranger station?

Trouble?

- I was caught in the storm and the ranger

picked me up this morning, brought me to his house.

- So what happens now?

- Well, hold on a minute.

How does he get here by boat?

He's at Pier 33 Marina.

- Well, that's easy.

It's on all of the Florida coastal charts.

- It's on your coastal chart.

You starting?

- I've started.

- How much of a run is it here

from Miami, a couple of hours?

- About three hours, right Dad?

- Well that's what it usually takes me.

I'd like to stay and wait with you

but I really have to get to work.

- Oh, doing what, if you don't mind my asking?

- No, not at all.

I've a regular series of duties in and around the park.

A matter of fact, I should be

checking with headquarters right now.

Excuse me.

WD9598 to Park Service Headquarters, come in, please.

- [Ed] This is Park Service Headquarters.

Ed Thompson speaking, over.

- Morning, Ed.

Anything for Coral Key, over?

- [Ed] Yes, Porter.

I've been trying to reach you.

We have a special for all East Coast agencies

request from the FBI.

The Sun State Bank was taken for $80,000 last night.

And harbor police think whoever did it

may be headed for the Keys.

But you know, that storm could have driven him

up the coast to your area.

Better start a search right away, Porter.

And by the way, be careful, a guard was shot.

Over and out.

- Ah, Roger, Ed.

WD9598 out.

- I would be careful if I were you.

Get over there, kid.

Sit down.

Both of you.

That's good.

Now just relax.

We got a while to wait before my brother gets here.

- What happens after he gets here?

- Flipper, the last time I ever

ask you to go fishing with me.

All right, Flipper, this is it.

I've waited long enough.

(Flipper squeaking)

Now you show up.

Well, it's too late now.

I'm going home.

(Flipper squeaking)

(sighs) Look, you just can't change my mind.

(Flipper squeaking)

- All right, all right, okay.

We'll stay a little while, okay?

(Flipper squeaking)

Oh, and Sandy says I'm a problem.

(Flipper squeaking)

Oh boy, we caught one, Flipper.

(Flipper squeaking)

Look at that, Flipper.

(boat engine roaring)

(Flipper squeaking)

- [Radio Announcer] We interrupt our musical program

to bring you the latest on yesterday's

Miami bank robbery in which a guard was shot.

The loss has been confirmed at $80,000 entirely in cash.

And Miami harbor police now believe

the robber has escaped down the coast.

The search for the fugitive is being extended

as far as the Coral Key area.

And now back to music to swing by.

- Flipper, we've got to go in right away.

(Flipper squeaking)

How come?

Maybe we can help catch the guy.

(Flipper squeaking)

(boat engine roaring)

(boat engines roaring)

- It sounds like it's coming this way.

You expecting somebody?

- Well, it's a public park.

People drop in all the time.

- If anybody drops in today

he's going to have to stay a while.

(Flipper squeaking)

(Pete squawking)

- What's the matter, Pete?

Sore 'cause you couldn't go fishing?

(Pete squawking)

- Just sit easy.

(Pete squawking)

Who's the kid?

- I don't know, some kid in the neighborhood, I guess.

- Get rid of him.

(Pete squawking)

(Flipper squeaking)

- Listen, you two guys fight it out.

I got to go tell Dad about the bank robber.

- You better hope that kid doesn't plan to visit.

- Oh, he'll probably leave if he thinks no one's home.

- Dad, hey Dad.

(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, faster than lightning

J1 No one you see, is smarter than he

J1 And we know Flipper lives in a world full of wonder

J1 Lying there under, under the sea

(lion roaring)