Trainer Dawn Brancheau Killed by Orca at SeaWorld’s Shamu Stadium
Veteran trainer Dawn Brancheau, 40, was killed by an orca (killer whale) during a show at SeaWorld’s Shamu Stadium. The stage name “Shamu” is used for all male and female orcas at SeaWorld. Authorities said that Brancheau fell into the holding tank and was then fatally injured by one of the orcas. However, park guest... »
