A horrifying tragedy unfolded at a marine park this past weekend when a killer whale fatally attacked the daughter of one of its long-time trainers. The 21-year-old woman, whose identity is being withheld pending family notification, was dragged underwater during what was meant to be a routine training session. Eyewitness accounts and emerging details paint a disturbing picture of a calm day that turned deadly in an instant.
According to initial reports, the incident occurred during an after-hours training session at a popular marine park in Southern California. The young woman, who had grown up around marine mammals due to her father’s career, had been working closely with the killer whale — an orca named Taku — for several months. Sources indicate that this session was part of an advanced interaction program meant to prepare the whale for upcoming live shows.
