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Synopsis
In the The Lone Ranger episode titled Flood Waters, we meet Dr. Frank Rockford, a man hiding from his past as a murder suspect. Living under an assumed name as a farmer in Eagle Pass, Texas, he struggles to provide for his family while keeping his true identity a secret. His wife, Mary, worries about their precarious situation, especially when they learn that their savings are nearly depleted. Rockford's daughter, Sally, innocently discovers a doctor's bag in their home, raising concerns about the family's hidden truth.
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