Breaking News: Shamu Kills Trainer at Sea World

[momto2inKC]

How tragic...my thoughts and prayers are with her family and all those who witnessed it

 

[mickeysaver]

My prayers go out to the family of the trainer, her coworkers, her friends, all of the people that were visiting the SeaWorld park today, especially those that witnessed this horrible act, and the marine life that calls SeaWorld home. This is just so sad.

 

[jharrowell]

Just read about this on the BBC website, so sad. My thoughts go out to the trainer's family & friends.

If the BBC's info is correct, the "official" line is that the trainer slipped and fell. But if that is what Seaworld are saying that sounds like corporate spin...

 

[Mouse Skywalker]

Such a very sad story. My heart goes out to the families of everyone involved.

 

[drakethib]

Very Sad indeed.

 

[Joshua_me]

A heart-breaking story all the way around.

One could argue that animals are not here for our amusement.

 

[Splat25]

This is very sad for the trainers family and all of central Florida. I used to live there and was always very proud of the Orca whales at Sea World. Our thoughts are with you all.

 

[nmoore14]

My thoughts and prayers go out to the family. This is so sad because children might have seen what happened. Even for adults it must be hard, but for children it can be harder to explain.

 

[StitchesGr8Fan]

I'm really worried about what they are going to do with Tillikum. I might avoid this news story because I will be devistated if they decide to euthanize him.

 

[SamSam]

My thoughts and prayers go out to all families touched by this tragedy. So very sad.

 

[disneyholic family]

http://www.wqad.com/news/nationworld/os-seaworld-orlando-shamu-injury-20100224,0,7095229.story

they have a picture of the trainer in better days in this article...
she was 40 years old and had worked with the whales for many years...
i didn't realize there's a Dine with Shamu show - so people saw this happen while eating...

in this article, they say they will not kill the whale for this...
i agree with that decision....
he was just doing what animals do...
he's an animal - it's not his fault we put him into captivity...

but how very very very sad for the trainer and her family...
but i guess it's some consolation to her family that she was doing what she loved...

 

[Stacy's a freak]

This is very sad for the trainers family and all of central Florida. I used to live there and was always very proud of the Orca whales at Sea World. Our thoughts are with you all.

Thank you so much for calling it an ORCA! I hate the term "killer whale" My thoughts and prayers to the family as well It is such an awful thing.

I have to wonder what will happen to the whale. If it is true that it was responsible for other deaths, I would think that something has to be done. And since they can't just release it into the wild after being in captivity ... awful

 

[DSNY4ever]

I have to wonder what will happen to the whale. If it is true that it was responsible for other deaths, I would think that something has to be done. And since they can't just release it into the wild after being in captivity ... awful

They could just leave it alone. I mean, not use it for any shows or anything and just let it live in the tank.

 

[Sorahana]

They could just leave it alone. I mean, not use it for any shows or anything and just let it live in the tank.

I took a picture of this whale swimming around the tank a couple years ago when I went. I recognized him by his fin.

But this is a tragedy and my heart and prayers go out to the trainer's family. I'm wondering what they're going to do to the whale as well, especially since he has a history =/.

 

[aspen37]

This so sad! My thoughts and prayers are with her family, and anyone who saw this.

Here is a link to WESH News from Orlando.

http://www.wesh.com/news/22667184/detail.html

This is from the Today Show and Julie Scardina talks to Matt.

http://today.msnbc.msn.com/id/26184891/vp/35579981#35579981

 

[Stacy's a freak]

They could just leave it alone. I mean, not use it for any shows or anything and just let it live in the tank.

This is probably the best way to go. I would hate for any other trainers to be hurt

 

[DebºoºS]

So very tragic. Just read an article that discusses the business and dangers. I found the last line to be particularly interesting.
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/shows/whales/debate/trainers.html

 

[brooklyn615]

I'm not sure living in the tanks is the best option, especially if he gets seperated from the other orcas. Living in a pool/tank that is so small is part of the problem, as well as being cut off from the other orcas..they live in pods in the wild, and they have mass oceans to live normally. I feel like a rehabilitaion program, or the move to a sactuary might be an option. At least in a sanctuary, he wouldn't be in such a small enclosure.
just my opinion.

 

[*NikkiBell*]

I have not been following this story that much for a few reasons, but did just hear the coverage on this week's podcast. I am very, very, very relieved that the whale will not be put down. Thanks to the team for sharing this news.

 

[dalt01]

I'm not sure living in the tanks is the best option, especially if he gets seperated from the other orcas. Living in a pool/tank that is so small is part of the problem, as well as being cut off from the other orcas..they live in pods in the wild, and they have mass oceans to live normally. I feel like a rehabilitaion program, or the move to a sactuary might be an option. At least in a sanctuary, he wouldn't be in such a small enclosure.
just my opinion.

it will not be separated from the other Orca's, it is used for breeding and companionship. they are going to keep human interaction to a bare minimum.