Ep. 7: Ash reunites with Lapras to rescue a trapped Wailmer and Wailord before parting ways at sunset.

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Ash reconnects with his former companion Lapras, whom he originally encountered during the Orange Islands saga. Together, they travel to a nearby island where a Wailmer is stuck inside a deep hole. The group successfully frees the Pokémon, and later assists it again after it evolves into a Wailord. During the adventure, Ash finds himself trapped within a cave but is eventually rescued by Lapras. As the sun sets, Lapras bids Ash and his friends farewell once more before returning to join its own herd. This reunion highlights the enduring bond between the trainer and the Water-type Pokémon, concluding their shared journey for this episode with a peaceful departure.