shamu eats trainer in front of audience - Page 9

Apoc · 03-06-2010, 02:30 PM

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Originally Posted by karl_1052

True, but it also might make him flee. Sounds have different effects on different animals.

After watching that video, he was not playing with her. he intended to kill her.

Thats what I got out of it too. He seemed to be pissed off. But, at the same time, they are apparently very rough when they play with eachother, and they are very social. So its possible that maybe he considered her a friend, and thats his way of playing???

I honestly dont know, and I agree with you, it seemed like he intended to end her. But professionals say that this is how they play, almost like wrestling.

Smittie61984 · 03-06-2010, 01:25 PM

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Originally Posted by lauralynne

where were the rodeo clowns? They needed those annoying distracting clowns - and how DO you stop a giant animal like that? Is it more traumatic for the audience to watch a human being killed or a whale getting shot?

I wonder what kind of gun you would have to use. I'm betting that dolphin skin isn't exactly thin, since it can withstand freezing cold waters.

They should hire some Eskimos to bounce the the Orcas. They get too rough, then we send in the snow mexican mafia.

Particle Man · 03-05-2010, 05:01 PM

man, that thing was like flopping all over her

Apoc · 03-05-2010, 09:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Particle Man

man, that thing was like flopping all over her

Ya, the autopsy said she drowned, but im suprised she wasnt dead from massive injuries even before that happened. I mean damn, she was like a toy!

EpyonXero · 03-06-2010, 05:03 PM

Are you sure thats a video from the recent attack? It doesnt look like the reports, the whale had the trainer in its mouth.

jtemple · 03-06-2010, 08:56 PM

If you watch closer he does get her in his mouth. I've seen pleny of video of orcas "playing" with their food. That video looked pretty typical to me; but I'm no Steve Erwin.

Dave · 03-06-2010, 09:42 PM

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Originally Posted by jtemple

If you watch closer he does get her in his mouth. I've seen pleny of video of orcas "playing" with their food. That video looked pretty typical to me; but I'm no Steve Erwin.

neither is steve anymore

WARputer · 03-07-2010, 08:56 PM

So.....authorities put down a dog when it kills or even causes a human injury.....why not Sea Worlds prize posession?

Apoc · 03-08-2010, 12:19 AM

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Originally Posted by WARputer

So.....authorities put down a dog when it kills or even causes a human injury.....why not Sea Worlds prize posession?

Because the big fella isnt to blame. He's a prisoner in a cement cell. He shouldnt be there, and he's bound to lash out.

defector · 03-08-2010, 09:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Apoc

Because the big fella isnt to blame. He's a prisoner in a cement cell. He shouldnt be there, and he's bound to lash out.

While that is a common sense answer (and my exact thought), the reality is probably more along the lines of how much $ the Shamu shows generate.

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Particle Man Custom User Title Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Central NY Moto: 2003 SV650S Posts: 14,959	man, that thing was like flopping all over her __________________ I'm not "fat." I'm "Enlarged to show texture." Handle every stressful situation like a DOG: If you can't eat it or hump it, pi$$ on it & walk away.

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EpyonXero AMA Supersport Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Redneck Riviera, FL Moto: 2003 VFR800f6 Posts: 2,531	Are you sure thats a video from the recent attack? It doesnt look like the reports, the whale had the trainer in its mouth. __________________

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WARputer WERA Yellow Plate Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Lake Murray, South Carolina Moto: 2005 Hayabusa Posts: 625	So.....authorities put down a dog when it kills or even causes a human injury.....why not Sea Worlds prize posession? __________________ Chris

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jtemple Geek Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Papillion, Nebraska Moto: 2011 Husqvarna TE630 Posts: 1,437	If you watch closer he does get her in his mouth. I've seen pleny of video of orcas "playing" with their food. That video looked pretty typical to me; but I'm no Steve Erwin.