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Lolita’s former trainers fight against the orca’s release to home waters. They fear it’ll end in tragedy.

Por: Orlando Sentinel Crime April 06, 2023

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Though it may look like Lolita the orca’s life will have a fairytale ending of freedom, a group of her former trainers have come out against the idea of releasing her in the wilds of Puget Sound, where she was captured in 1970. Lolita, the 57-year-old orca, has lived for more than 50 years in cramped quarters at the Miami Seaquarium, where she would perform live shows daily. She was deemed officially retired last year. Last week, new... + full article



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