Friday, February 26, 2010

Killer whale strikes again.

Last week I read an article saying that one of Sea World killer whales killed his trainer. The killer whale Tilikum, seized his trainer by the waist and brought her underwater. Tilikum thrashed her underwater until she died. Reports are saying that Tilikum might have been playing with the trainer but they are not sure. They are not sure whether she died from the thrashing or from the drowning.This is not the first time Tilikum has killed his trainer. There were 2 other incidents involving 2 other trainer. Sea World knew of these incidents but yet they still allowed Tilikum to be trained by other trainers.

Eyewitness reported that before the show the whale appeared to be agitated. Of course the whale would be agitated, they were once roaming the ocean now they are confined in a small pool of water entertaining crowds of people. What is worst was that Tilikum was isolated from other whales because of his violent past. It is so sad to hear that the whale was kept alone with no friends. How would you feel if everyday of your life consist of entertaining crowds of people who stole you from your home, and were not allowed to be with other whales. You wouldn't like that I am sure I wouldn't. I don't want to sound mean but the trainer knew what she was getting into. My condolence's to her family who had to lose a love one, but Tilikum should not be blamed for her death or any of the other trainers death. This incident and all the others could have been prevented. Sea World should release all sea animals to where they belong, in the sea. Killer whales are wild animal and they should be kept in the wild.

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