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[ElectricBlanketFire]

Breaking now.

(CNN)Tilikum, the killer whale involved in the deaths of three people, including SeaWorld trainer Dawn Brancheau in 2010, has died, Sea World reported Friday.

Tilikum was at the center of the 2013 CNN documentary "Blackfish."

Sea World reported in March that the orca -- estimated then to be 35 -- may be dying.

 

[Ishan]

Rip

 

[perfectchaos007]

RIP Crooked Fin

 

[bomb]

he's in a better place.

 

[Tom Nook]

No.

RIP

 

[Mr-Joker]

It's sad that he spent all his life trapped in a swimming pool and was forced to perform tricks, it's little wonder that he lashed out and attacked his trainer.

Worse part is that releasing the other trapped whale at Seaworld isn't possible either as they lack the skill set to survive in the wild.

 

[Brian Griffin]

Good. Now he won't have to suffer anymore.

 

[jaxpunk]

Fins up for Tilikum

 

[Wag]

Sleeping with the fishes.

 

[perfectchaos007]

When a whale dies, does it float or sink?

 

[Bread]

fuck 2017 is the WORST

 

[SiteSeer]

When a whale dies, does it float or sink?

yes

 

[jelly]

When a whale dies, does it float or sink?

Probably fills up with gas so floats.

 

[lawnchair]

 

[Neuromancer]

When a whale dies, does it float or sink?

Sinks, at least in the deep ocean. Interestingly enough there's a term for it called 'whale fall.' The body ends up hosting a variety of sealife sometimes for decades.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Whale_fall

 

[collige]

When a whale dies, does it float or sink?

Floats until it decomposes enough to sink I believe.

 

[SolVanderlyn]

thing

This is disturbingly graphic for Family Guy

 

[HStallion]

When a whale dies, does it float or sink?

It goes to the moon.

 

[Aurongel]

When a whale dies, does it float or sink?

Bloats from internal gasses trying to normalize then either decomposes slowly or explodes. If the former, then it sinks after some time.

I'm not making that last part up by the way:
http://upnewsy.com/includes/content/upload/why-not-watch-a-dead-whale-explode-1183.gif

 

[Inferno313]

Poor animal. Captivity sucks. :|

 

[Breads]

Nightmare Slain.

 

[HStallion]

Bloats from internal gasses trying to normalize then either decomposes slowly or explodes. If the former, then it sinks after some time.

I'm not making that last part up by the way:
http://upnewsy.com/includes/content/upload/why-not-watch-a-dead-whale-explode-1183.gif

Chunky

 

[LookAtMeGo]

Aww. Tilikum used to live just down the street from me back in the day before he moved to Orlando.

 

[msdstc]

Poor Tilly . He was bouncing back this past summer.

 

[DBT85]

Saw him twice in Orlando like 14 and 10 years ago. Such a magnificent creature. So sad.

 

[Mr-Joker]

For the record Tilikum was 36 when he died, Granny the oldest known Orca whale died at the age of 105.

The only different between the two was that Tilikum was kept in captivity almost all his life whereas Granny was a free roaming whale.

 

[perfectchaos007]

For the record Tilikum was 36 when he died, Granny the oldest known Orca whale died at the age of 105.

The only different between the two was that Tilikum was kept in captivity almost all his life whereas Granny was a free roaming whale.

So basically Whales are supposed to have near human lifespans, but the ones in captivity have the lifespan of around 30 years.

 

[theaface]

Goodnight, sweet Tili.

 

[RefigeKru]

Bloats from internal gasses trying to normalize then either decomposes slowly or explodes. If the former, then it sinks after some time.

I'm not making that last part up by the way:
http://upnewsy.com/includes/content/upload/why-not-watch-a-dead-whale-explode-1183.gif

jesus christ

 

[Reeks]

In related news, SeaWorld is ending its orca shows..

http://news.nationalgeographic.com/2017/01/seaworld-final-orca-show-california-killer-whales/

 

[Sumio Mondo]

In related news, SeaWorld is ending its orca shows..

http://news.nationalgeographic.com/2017/01/seaworld-final-orca-show-california-killer-whales/

Why now? Also, it's continuing its shows elsewhere, that is just for California since their government are forcing them to effectively by banning breeding of Orcas. And they're still going to be in captivity just as before, they're not freeing them, just putting them into enclosed tanks for petting/feeding by the general public. The cycle continues. It makes for great PR for them though since people don't read the whole article and just go "oh great, their ending the shows".

 

[capitalCORN]

In related news, SeaWorld is ending its orca shows..

http://news.nationalgeographic.com/2017/01/seaworld-final-orca-show-california-killer-whales/

Such magnificent friends should not be kept for our amusement. I can only dream where such displays are outlawed, and conservation efforts are kept from the public dollar.

 

[yanipheonu]

He is survived by his many offspring who may or may not have similar issues.

 

[DaveTheSnake]

2017 is off to a crappy start.

RIP.

 

[DBT85]

So basically Whales are supposed to have near human lifespans, but the ones in captivity have the lifespan of around 30 years.

From what I recall females are supposed to live substantially longer. I think males are supposed to be 30-50, females like 70-100.

 

[User Name Here]

R.I.P big homie.

 

[IISANDERII]

So basically Whales are supposed to have near human lifespans, but the ones in captivity have the lifespan of around 30 years.

Seaworld told me that orcas are happier and healthier in their care

 

[Reeks]

Why now? Also, it's continuing its shows elsewhere, that is just for California since their government are forcing them to effectively by banning breeding of Orcas. And they're still going to be in captivity just as before, they're not freeing them, just putting them into enclosed tanks for petting/feeding by the general public. The cycle continues. It makes for great PR for them though since people don't read the whole article and just go "oh great, their ending the shows".

Orca entertainment shows are scheduled to end at SeaWorld's parks in Florida and Texas sometime in 2019.

But yes, they still will be held in captivity. This is at least a good step for the safety of the trainers.

 

[DonMigs85]

Farewell Tily. At least you're no longer in a cramped space, forced to live with orcas of different tribes and entertaining idiot humans.

 

[Dash_Riprock]

At least his suffering is over now.

 

[Sora_N]

RIP. Saw the orcas a few years ago. Sad that the rest will still suffer in there.

 

[Sumio Mondo]

But yes, they still will be held in captivity. This is at least a good step for the safety of the trainers.

I couldn't give a toss about the trainers, honestly. And that's 2019 and still in captivity, no better for them.