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Killer Whale's mysterious injury prompts fresh fears over treatment of animals at SeaWorld
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In a statement, SeaWorld said Nakai's injury was caused when it 'came into contact with a portion of
the pool environment'.
However online reports suggest the incident happened on September 20 when Nakai got into a fight with
two other Killer Whales Ike and Keet.
They believe Nakai was either bitten by one of the other whales or smashed into the concrete pool wall.
Journalist Tim Zimmermann reported: 'It happened last week during a night show, seemingly during a
major altercation involving Nakai, Keet, and Ike.
'It’s not clear if there was an aggressor or instigator, or if they all suddenly went after each other.
'In response to the altercation, Nakai split to the back pool. The onstage trainers, not realizing how badly
injured he was, continued the show with the other whales.
'It was only when they called Nakai over later that night that they realised he was seriously hurt.'
- Nakai, an 11-year-old performing whale suffered gash to the chin which left its jawbone exposed
- Park claims it happened when he hit the side of the pool
- However reports claim Nakai may have been in a fight with two other whales
- Peta accuse SeaWorld of housing killer whales together incompatibly, a violation of the Animal Welfare Act
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In a statement, SeaWorld said Nakai's injury was caused when it 'came into contact with a portion of
the pool environment'.
However online reports suggest the incident happened on September 20 when Nakai got into a fight with
two other Killer Whales Ike and Keet.
They believe Nakai was either bitten by one of the other whales or smashed into the concrete pool wall.
Journalist Tim Zimmermann reported: 'It happened last week during a night show, seemingly during a
major altercation involving Nakai, Keet, and Ike.
'It’s not clear if there was an aggressor or instigator, or if they all suddenly went after each other.
'In response to the altercation, Nakai split to the back pool. The onstage trainers, not realizing how badly
injured he was, continued the show with the other whales.
'It was only when they called Nakai over later that night that they realised he was seriously hurt.'
