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  "path": "/places/flippers-grave",
  "publishedAt": "2026-02-05T19:00:00.000Z",
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  "textContent": "Beneath a life-sized dolphin statue at the Dolphin Research Center in Marathon, FL lies Mitzi, the silver-screen legend who starred as the original Flipper series.\n\nHer grave, marked by a plaque honoring her as \"The Original Flipper,\" and a larger than life sculpture, is more than a roadside oddity; it is the spiritual heart of the facility and traditionally the first stop on every tour.\n\nWhat makes this site truly wonderful is the living legacy that surrounds it. Rather than a just a memorial, Mitzi rests in a thriving sanctuary where many current inhabitants are the direct descendants of her co-stars. There is also a bench for visitors to relax next to Mitzi.\n\nFor visitors in 2026, the grave serves as a poignant reminder of how one animal's stardom sparked a global movement for marine conservation and research.",
  "title": "Flipper’s Grave in Marathon, Florida"
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