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Killer whale dies unexpectedly at SeaWorld Orlando

Killer whale dies unexpectedly at SeaWorld Orlando

A 25-year-old killer whale unexpectedly died at SeaWorld in Orlando, Florida, the park said in a statement Tuesday. The whale, named Kalina, died Monday evening after a sudden illness, according to the statement. The cause of death will be determined by a necropsy, the park said, adding that the results could take up to six [...] [...more]

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SeaWorld fined $75,000 for safety violations

SeaWorld fined $75,000 for safety violations

SeaWorld has been fined $75,000 by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration for three safety violations, including one classified as willful, after an animal trainer was killed in February. In a statement Monday, Cindy Coe, OSHA’s regional administrator, said that SeaWorld knew of the inherent risks of allowing trainers to interact with dangerous animals. “Nonetheless, [...] [...more]

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