Hodge, who befriended Ash during the Battle Frontier Flute Cup, requests Ash and Goh's help in investigating an issue with the hot springs in Lavaridge Town, where the residents believe an Absol is causing the problems. Ash and Goh discover that the actual cause of the problem was caused by a boulder that was blocking the source of the hot springs. Later, Goh catches the Absol that was believed to be the suspect. (Source: Wikipedia)
