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SeaWorld fights government fines issued over death of trainer pulled under water by orca

Monday, September 19th, 2011

SANFORD, Fla. — SeaWorld Orlando’s policy of relying on trainers to recognize when a killer whale poses a safety threat leaves gaps that can lead to injury or death, a government attorney said Monday in support of safety citations issued to the theme park after a trainer’s death. The theme park is arguing during a Monday hearing the three citations are unfounded. They were issued after trainer Dawn Brancheau was pulled underwater by an orca last year and drowned. Read full article > >

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Killer whale ‘Tillikum’ returns to SeaWorld performance

Thursday, March 31st, 2011

The killer whale that drowned a trainer last year at SeaWorld in Orlando resumed performing Wednesday for the first time since the woman’s death. Tilikum participated in SeaWorld’s signature show before a crowd of thousands. (March 30)

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