Tag Archives: Killer Whale

SeaWorld employee says killer whale risk “acceptable”

Posted on November 16, 2011 by The Great One

Getting in the water with an animal that weighs more than a truck, can swim 30 MPH and is capable of effortlessly snapping a person in half is a bit much of a risk; if you ask me. At the … Continue reading →

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SeaWorld whale that killed trainer needed special rules

Posted on September 20, 2011 by The Great One

I’ve been to Sea World (Orlando) half a dozen times and have thoroughly enjoyed watching the killer whale shows, especially the ones with Tilikum; the male bull which killed the trainer. Having said that, being in  contact with a twelve … Continue reading →

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Whale drags trainer off platform in fatal attack

Posted on February 25, 2010 by The Great One

What a tragedy. I actually remember seeing her and this particular whale perform at Sea World the last time I was there. It almost seems unreal that this could have happened. TGO Refer to story below. Source: Associated Press By … Continue reading →

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