Was the park using this time to remove witnesses whose accounts didnt match the story that SeaWorld was trying to create to make it seem as if her ponytail had triggered Tilikums reaction? 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The medical examiner reports that no drugs or alcohol were found in Dukes' system. Dawn Therese Brancheau, 40, of St. In addition, she had scrapes on her right ear. Her death was ruled an accident, and toxicology tests found no drugs in her system. Yet it cannot remove the element of unpredictability inherent in working with killer whales. When defending the actions of Tilikum on the sad day that Dawn Brancheau died . An autopsy ruled that he died of hypothermia in the 50-degree water. Topoleski, a trainer for SeaWorld Orlando, turned to push an alarm. March 31, 2010— -- SeaWorld's killer whale Tilikum broke its trainer's jaw, fractured part of her vertebra and dislocated one of her elbows and a knee while thrashing her around its pool, according to an autopsy released today. Inspired as a child after seeing a Shamu show, Brancheau knew at an early age that she wanted to perform with the whales. Dawn Brancheau was one of SeaWorlds star performers. 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Celebrate the life of Dawn Brancheau, leave a kind word or memory and get funeral service information care of . Some witnesses reported seeing Tilikum grab Brancheau by the ponytail or shoulder. Her left elbow and left knee were dislocated. An alarm sounded and staff rushed the audience out of the stadium as workers scrambled around with nets while others called authorities. His sperm was used to father over half the orcas at SeaWorlds parks, even though he killed three humans. Trainer Lynne Schaber told investigators she knew Brancheau was in trouble when Tilikum pulled her into the water because the killer whale "normally keeps things that he has and will not release them." "He had a great relationship with her, and she had a great relationship with him. According to Dawn's Foundation, she saw the Shamu show at SeaWorld when she was a child and knew she wanted to become a trainer and work closely with the marine mammals. Inspired as a child after seeing a Shamu show, Brancheau knew at an early age that she wanted to perform with the whales. While living her dream, she was a source of inspiration and . As PETA President Ingrid E. Newkirk states, These were not love bites, but the vented fury of an angry and frustrated being who has been deprived of everything in life: family, friends, freedomall for the sake of human profit and a few giggles.. The 43-page report, released Wednesday, represents that final investigative document related to the SeaWorld accident, one that drew international attention and prompted a congressional subcommittee hearing this week about oversight of businesses that feature wildlife acts. [12][55], After its release in 2013, the film awakened a national dialogue about the issue. Trainer Dawn Brancheau died of blunt force trauma to head, neck and torso. [59]:98 The law was partly a response to the circumstances of Brancheau's death. Tilikum has been involved twice before in human deaths. Dawn, an experienced SeaWorld trainer, died of 'drowning and traumatic injuries' after she was mauled by Tilikum, a 5.4 tonne orca measuring more than 22ft in length. ONE-HIT WONDERS YOU DIDN'T KNOW PASSED AWAY. [8][35], The court made clear that while SeaWorld's expert, "Mr Andrews concludes his report by stating, 'My expert opinion is that SeaWorld can safely allow trainers to closely interact with killer whales, including waterwork, with the administrative and engineering controls that existed prior to February 24, 2010' (Exh. Disturbing Details Found In SeaWorld Trainer Dawn Brancheau's Autopsy Report, Orange County Sheriff's Office Investigative Report. Brancheau suffered a fracture to part of her vertebra and lower jaw, according to the autopsy. Dawn Therese Brancheau (ne LoVerde, April 16, 1969 February 24, 2010) was an American senior animal trainer at SeaWorld. The autopsy was released as SeaWorld and Brancheau's family await a court ruling on their request to keep private a video of the fatal attack. [19][23][24] At least a dozen patrons witnessed Brancheau in the water with Tilikum. Tilikum, now 28, had already been responsible for the deaths of two people since he was captured as a two-year-old whale, so no trainers were allowed to swim with him as he was considered so dangerous. [4]:347[5][11], In 2000, she appeared on NBC affiliate WESH and talked about staying physically fit in order to deal with the intense rigor of working with orcas. Lynne told cops that she knew Dawn was in trouble as Tilikum was a 'possessive' animal, and once he had things in his mouth he would not release them. How smart are killer whales and can they decide to kill a person? We never considered the impact of these actions on the animals involved. SeaWorld looked at rising pool floors and "spare air" systems in an attempt to get their staff back in the water during shows. Dawn Brancheau's death in a brutal and prolonged attack carried out by Tilikum, the killer whale made famous by the Blackfish film, shocked the world. [33] In September 2006, Brancheau had worked temporarily at Loro Parque and reportedly enjoyed working with Martnez. SeaWorld review to study how close is too close for a killer-whale trainer Killer-whale experts say: Reintroduce Tilikum to the wild, Amy L. Edwards and Henry Pierson Curtis and Orlando Sentinel. The autopsy determined that Dawn Brancheau died of blunt force trauma to the head, neck and torso, and drowning when the giant orca yanked her into SeaWorld's pool Feb. 24. Brancheau suffered a fracture to part of her vertebra and lower jaw, according to the autopsy. By 13:43 Tilikum was seen swimming with her lifeless body in his mouth. New in the final report was: A synopsis of. The Horrific Death Of Dawn Brancheau. When the alarm sounded, one of SeaWorld's surveillance videos focused on the pool captured Brancheau, 40, as she briefly broke free from the killer whale. SeaWorld had previously been warned of the potential danger of incorporating Tilikum into its marine park when obtaining a permit for the orca from the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), long before Dawn Brancheaus death. Dukes' parents filed a lawsuit against the park that year but later withdrew it. Meanwhile, six years after the tragedy SeaWorld announced it was ending its programme of breeding the orcas in captivity. In fact, there had been 30 incidents between killer whales, and trainers prior to my being hired at the park.