The Story of SeaWorld Trainer Dawn Brancheau and Captive Orca Tilikum
February 24, 2010, started as any other day would at SeaWorld, Orlando. Hundreds of families flocked to the theme park, eager to see the main attraction: impressive 22.5 feet, 12,500-pound orcas putting on a show for them. While this day started out normally for senior trainer Dawn Brancheau, it would end sadly. Her beloved Tilikum,…