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Legacy and Life Story of Keiko, orca star of "Free Willy" (lemmy.ca)

submitted 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) by MelonYellow@lemmy.ca to c/tidalpunk@slrpnk.net

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Got to reading after visiting Klettsvik Bay, where Keiko was harbored for rehab and release.

Keiko’s Legacy, 30 Years after "Free Willy"

Timeline of life events, compiled by cofounder of the Orca Network. Both informative and fascinating.

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[–] Tyoda@lemm.ee 8 points 1 year ago (1 children)

September 12, 2002: Miami Seaquarium applies for a permit to capture Keiko and bring him to their tank in Miami, which is smaller than the tank he was saved from in Mexico City.

Bruh.

[–] MelonYellow@lemmy.ca 3 points 1 year ago

Ridiculous!

[–] Tyoda@lemm.ee 4 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Very interesting read, thank you for sharing! Shame he didn't have much time left to enjoy his freedom.

[–] MelonYellow@lemmy.ca 3 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

I'm glad you enjoyed it! At least we learned a lot for the release of future whales. :)