Exotic Incident #1922

Incident Date:
07/27/2004
Location:
San Antonio, TX - USA
Facility Name:
SeaWorld Adventure Park
Facility Type:
Non-accredited Facility (RSZ)
Incident Category:
Injury to animal by human (IH)
Species:
Marine
Animal:
Orca
Animal disposition:

Summary:

A performing killer whale attacked a trainer for several minutes during a performance at SeaWorld Adventure Park in Texas. Witnesses report that the whale kept slamming the trainer underwater before apparently trying to take a bite out of him.

Action take by Born Free USA:

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