In spite of all our differences, the one thing that binds all living creatures is that we each have an expiration date. This finality to our existence is what makes life special, something to be cherished and protected. But occasionally things can go terribly wrong…
Apr
29th
Author: Taz |
Files under Animals, Casualties: Low
Sadly, "Sharky" the dolphin died during a show at SeaWorld in Orlando, Florida. The 30-year-old female dolphin was performing an aerial stunt about 50 feet from spectators when it collided mid-air with a second dolphin, who was also injured but is expected to survive.
SeaWorld managers describe the incident as a "freak accident" and plan to review training procedures. This was the first fatal dolphin collision at SeaWorld.
