11th September Intermediate English Practice (B1/B2) - Stolen Dolphin

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Today's episode is about the unusual story of a stolen dolphin. Listen here to find out more about it.  If you want to read along with the audio find the article at ⁠ESL Reading Practice (onepawinthesand.com)⁠ Please help support the production of this podcast and the written articles by joining me on Patreon. This can be done for as little as £1 per month. Without your support, we won't be able to continue. Click ⁠⁠here⁠⁠ for more details. If you want more information about private lessons at whatever level you need email me at [email protected] Check your understanding What was the value of the special dolphin named Dave, and why was he considered valuable? Why did some individuals attempt to steal Dave from the Marineland Oceanarium in Morecambe? What was unusual about the thieves' knowledge of the Marineland Oceanarium, and what did it suggest? What happened to Dave after he was stolen, and why did the criminals eventually abandon him? What were the consequences for the individuals involved in the 1987 Marineland Dolphin Heist, and why is this event still talked about today?