September 20, 2011
cnn.com
http://www.cnn.com/2011/09/19/us/killer-whale-death/index.html?hpt=us_c2
This article discusses an upcoming trial that will decide whether or not SeaWorld Orlando is going to be held legally responsible for the death of trainer Dawn Brancheau in 2010. During a private show in February of 2010, the female trainer was pulled into the water by a whale named Tilikum and held underwater until drowned. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration decided that SeaWorld was not taking proper safety precautions at the time of the accident, and is now charging them. I have strong feelings about this topic, because I believe that animals such as killer whales that belong in the wild should be held in captivity only when found in an injured state or unable to survive in the wild on their own. An animal such as Tilikum, who has a history of "aggressive behavior," should be expected to act out as he did. I feel for the family of the victim, but at the same time this should be a wake up call to SeaWorld to find better methods of safely releasing animals back into the wild as soon as possible instead of using them for ticket sales.
My Question: How long does it take for an animal to get unaccustomed to living in the wild, and has to stay in captivity?
Alternate Title: SeaWorld Horror Sparks Controversy
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