They Call Them Killer Whales

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A lot of people today are considering the shock and the horror of the trainer being pulled into the tank by Telly the 12,300# killer whale in Orlando.

Yes, it's a horrible tragedy, but come on, you put something that big into something that is basically a bath tub and they are going to get a little bored, aggravated, irritated, and aggressive.

I'm sure that the trainer loved that whale. I'm sure that the whale loved that trainer. Perhaps all he really wanted to do was play, but his play is dangerous, you see? A KILLER WHALE plays with a seal, a dolphin, a human being, and you have to sort of expect that he may KILL you.

The story goes on to say that this is the 3rd time that whale has been involved in a human death. Telly was even isolated from others because of his past performances and still that didn't work.

In my mind there is a real hazard to dealing with killer whales, sharks, tigers, lions and even chimps that rip your face off. They are not people. We can not believe that they have human emotions.

They are not to be considered as pets, or played with as equals, because, in the end, playing or not, they can end it all for you.

I suppose that Telly has come to the end of his time as an entertainer.

There are conflicting reports about how much the people in the crowd saw. God help anyone who witnessed such a horrific tragedy.

What if there were kids in the crowd? How do you explain that to them? Shamu was just playing?

I guess the best explanation might be to tell them that they are killer whales.

That poor freaking lady.

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Carrie Lynn Fazzolari said…
Cliffy, I think it might be time for us to change our settings and read the comments before they are published. I'm pretty sure the line with all the dots must be attached to a virus or something... and unfortunately, there are a lot of dirtbags out there.
26 February, 2010
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