SeaWorld Fights to Keep Trainers in Contact with Killer Whales
SeaWorld is currently in mediation talks with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), in an effort to keep trainers in close to the whales during certain “Shamu” show segments.
Dawn Brancheau’s Dream Big 5K to Benefit Kids, Animals
The Dawn Brancheau Foundation’s Second Annual Dream Big 5K, a family-friendly fun run, will be held Saturday, April 21, 2012, at 7:30 a.m. at SeaWorld Orlando.
Report: SeaWorld Cited for Safety Violations, Following Trainer’s Death
The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has cited SeaWorld of Florida for three safety violations, including one classified as willful, following the death of an animal trainer, Dawn Brancheau, in February. The total penalty is $75,000.
The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has cited SeaWorld of Florida for three safety violations, including one classified as willful, following the death of an animal trainer in February. The total penalty is $75,000.
Final Report Reveals Details of SeaWorld Trainer’s Death
The Orange County Sheriff’s Office released on Wednesday, the final report of the investigation into the death of Dawn Brancheau, a top SeaWorld trainer who was killed by Tilikum, a killer whale, on February 24th. Deputies have ruled Brancheau’s death an accident.
SeaWorld Backs Tilikum, its Killer Whale and Money Machine
As SeaWorld officials gear up for a second press briefing later today, there are reports that it has no plans to euthanize the 12,300 pound killer whale, Tilikum, that took the life of one of its most experienced trainers, Dawn Brancheau.
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