The experienced trainer, 40, became one of SeaWorld's most renowned stars after spending 15 years at the attraction. Dawn's love for animals was matched only by her commitment to the orcas she ...

Dawn Brancheau was one of SeaWorld's most experienced trainers before she was mauled to death by Tilikum the killer whale in front of a packed audience. The 40-year-old trainer was set to put on a ...

Keto, a killer whale, launched a shocking attack on his trainer in an incident that took everyone by surprise. Alexis Martinez, 29, was an experienced orca handler and had worked with the whales ...

SeaWorld Parks President Dan Brown speaks briefly to the press after a 40-year-old animal trainer died Wednesday after falling into the tank of a killer whale.

and her family said she died doing what she loved. The whale, Tilikum, will remain on exhibit at SeaWorld and continue to work with trainers. "We have every intention of continuing to interact ...