<p>SeaWorld</a> trainer killed by killer whale - CNN.com </p>
<p>:(</p>
<p>I just saw that!</p>
<p>It sucked. I mean, it had already killed before, i wonder why it wasn’t let go or something.</p>
<p>Those whales are kept in terrible conditions. More than one trainer has been killed. How many will it take before they realize that whales are not meant to be kept in captivity? :(</p>
<p>I am sorry for the trainer though. It’s not fair to either creature.</p>
<p>It can be said that no creature should be kept in captivity. (Except for the domesticated)</p>
<p>I personally think that an animal should be released if it causes harm to a human for the benefit of both the animal and the human(s) involved.</p>
<p>It’s clear that he/she/it doesn’t want to placed in captivity so why not just let it go?</p>
<p>The ones held in captivity always have drooping dorsal fins and it makes them look so sad :[</p>
<p>They have collapsed dorsal fins and dismal health problems. The requirements for the tank size are despicable.</p>
<p>Unfortunately, whales that either have been born in captivity or have lived in captivity for long periods don’t normally adapt very well if they are released back into the wild.</p>
<p>Also, I don’t know what happened in this case, but most circumstances I have heard of where a whale kills a human are due to human error.</p>
<p>However much training they have, whales are still wild animals, and no one should be surprised or angry if they act like wild animals. Furthermore, the trainers of these animals are fully aware that being injured is a possibility.</p>
<p>And, I agree, the areas in which the whales are kept seem very small to me.</p>
<p>^ In ever instance, it is because of human error. Humans put them in the tank -.-</p>
<p>and whales in captivity have dramatically shortened life expectancies.</p>
<p>My sympathies go first towards the dead trainer; she didn’t put the whale in the tank, and in fact probably chose that particular line of work due to her love of the animal. </p>
<p>I don’t even think it’s possible to create a tank big enough for an orca, given economical considerations.</p>
<p>The zoo is an ironic place.</p>
<p>i thought this would be a thread about those fat chicks who went through the floor a while back</p>
<p>Aero: You’re right too.</p>
<p>Th trainer probably went for the job most likely becuase she loved them so much. It was just unfortunate that this happened.</p>
<p>And a tank can’t possibly ‘that’ big.</p>
<p>Aero: please don’t get me wrong, I feel terrible for the trainer. I am not mad at her in the least! I am mad at the people who put the whales there in the first place. She was doing what was best for the study of marine animals and that is beyond applause-worthy.</p>
<p>Lol, no need to apologize, I was just making a general statement, not responding to any replies.</p>
<p>Considering the state of these animals, I think that accidents are unavoidable. Shamu might look playful, but it’s still a carnivore that kills for food. Putting the orca in an enclosed environment is only raising the level of danger for the trainer.</p>
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