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SeaWorld fined $75,000 for whale trainer’s death

The Associated Press August 25, 2010

ORLANDO, Fla. – The federal job safety agency fined SeaWorld Orlando $75,000 on Monday for three violations uncovered while investigating the February death of a trainer who was grabbed by a killer whale...

Whale Attack Suggests Issues with Captivity

Liz De La Torre March 10, 2010

With killer whales performing tricks and ‘playing’ with trainers, Florida’s Shamu show at SeaWorld has drawn various tourists to check out the greatest attraction at the park, something that has...

Whales perform for 1st time since trainer’s death

Liz De La Torre February 28, 2010

From The Associated Press ORLANDO, Fla. – Employees wept and audience members grew silent Saturday at SeaWorld as the theme park's popular killer whale show resumed with a photo montage memorial for...

Whale kills trainer as horrified spectators watch

Liz De La Torre February 24, 2010

From The Associated Press ORLANDO, Fla. – A killer whale attacked and killed a trainer in front of a horrified audience at a SeaWorld show Wednesday, with witnesses saying the animal involved in two...

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