Exotic Incident #1476
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San Diego, CA - USA
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Incident Date:
15/11/2006
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Summary:
Orkid, a 5,900 pound killer whale performing at SeaWorld San Diego grabbed senior trainer Brian Rokeach by the leg, pulled him to the bottom of the pool and held him under water for about 26 seconds. The trainer suffered a torn ankle ligament but was not hospitalized.