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Trainer nose-to-nose with whale before she died
April 28, 2010 4:40 PM
A final sheriff's report says a SeaWorld Orlando trainer was lying on her stomach, nose-to-nose with a killer whale when her long hair floated on the water into the animal's mouth and she was dragged to her death. The report Wednesday by homicide detectives says 40-year-old Dawn Brancheau had... more » -
Trainer's family wants SeaWorld death video sealed
March 24, 2010 1:16 PM
Relatives of a SeaWorld trainer killed by a whale in Florida say they will suffer severe harm if video of the incident is released. Trainer Dawn Brancheau died in Orlando last month when a killer whale named Tilikum dragged her into the water and thrashed her around after a... more » -
SeaWorld set for 1st show after trainer's death
February 27, 2010 9:51 AM
The first killer whale show at Florida's SeaWorld since the death of a trainer is expected to have a much different look for the throngs of spectators expected. Trainers won't be allowed in the water, meaning the spectacular stunts, like handlers surfing on top of the whales won't be done.... more » -
Whale that killed trainer involved in other deaths
February 24, 2010 6:45 PM
A SeaWorld spokesman says a killer whale that attacked and killed a trainer in Orlando is the same one involved in two other deaths, including a Canada trainer's. SeaWorld spokesman Fred Jacobs says the whale that killed 40-year-old trainer Dawn Brancheau in front of a horrified audience Wednesday is... more » -
Killer whale attacks Sea World worker
February 24, 2010 4:02 PM
An employee at SeaWorld Orlando has died after being attacked by a killer whale. Orange County Fire Rescue spokesman John Mulhall says paramedics were called Wednesday afternoon to the Shamu Stadium at the theme park where they found a worker who could not be revived. Park guest Victoria... more »
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