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SeaWorld Tragedy: Dawn Brancheau's Last Moments

SeaWorld Tragedy: Dawn Brancheau's Last Moments

On February 24, 2010, a SeaWorld show in Florida turned tragic as trainer Dawn Brancheau interacted with Tilikum, the largest orca at SeaWorld. During this seemingly pleasant afternoon, events took a dramatic and fatal turn. Witnesses recall the incident differently. Tilikum's stressed demeanor due to frequent performances has been linked to aggressive outbursts. The unfortunate accident resulted in Dawn's death by drowning and traumatic injuries, sparking controversy as former trainers and observers questioned SeaWorld's account of the events.

#SeaWorld, #Dawn Brancheau, #Tilikum, #orca, #killer whale, #attack, #tragedy, #Florida, #witness accounts, #aggressive behavior


Timeline

00:undefined:Introduction to the SeaWorld Tragedy

47:undefined:Conflicting witness accounts of how Tilikum grabbed Dawn

03:24:undefined:Discussion of Tilikum's aggressive behavior and stress

06:39:undefined:Details of Dawn Brancheau's cause of death

07:14:undefined:Former trainers and witnesses dispute SeaWorld's narrative