He's back...

[Disco]

ORLANDO, Fla. — The killer whale that drowned a trainer at Orlando's SeaWorld last year is slated to perform for the first time since the death.

SeaWorld officials say Tilikum will participate in the park's "Believe" show beginning Wednesday morning.

Tilikum drowned 40-year-old Dawn Brancheau on Feb. 24, 2010, and has not participated in a show since then. Park officials are spending millions making safety upgrades.

The park is still working on plans to get trainers back in the water with the whales. The federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration last summer accused SeaWorld of recklessly putting trainers in danger. The company is fighting OSHA's citations and $75,000 fine.

SeaWorld Animal Training Curator Kelly Flaherty Clark says they feel it's an important part of Tilikum's physical, social and mental enrichment to perform again.

 

[iteachlit]

SeaWorld Animal Training Curator Kelly Flaherty Clark says they feel it's an important part of Tilikum's physical, social and mental enrichment to perform again.

This would explain why the White House is planning to report unemployment data based on weight.

 

[rainbowmaker]

If i was sea world, i would take that whale somewhere else and not use it for a show!

 

[WDW_lover_in_SC]

If i was sea world, i would take that whale somewhere else and not use it for a show!

I agree they should not use it in shows. But you're basically killing it if you put it back in the wild. It's so used to being fed and has no predators in the water it's in now. They should just have an observation tank for it.