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Fisherman Hal Laney Meets a Sea Devil in Gulf Duel
In tropical waters off Florida Hal Laney survives a brutal hurricane aboard the Ethel B and then pursues a 10-foot manta ray in a 12-foot dory. After harpooning the giant, the fight continues at sea with the creature leaping alongside the boat and Laney wounded by its tail sting. Jim the helper applies field first aid and Laney returns ashore with his prize.
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