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Free Tilikum

Free Tilikum

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Started by Anonymous 12 years, 8 months ago
Tillikum is an orca (killer whale) that has been kept in captivity for over 25 years. Originally, he was captured by sealand, canada, but after an incident where an orca trainer died, sea land closed and tillikum was sold to seaworld, orlando in 1994. Since then, a number of incidents have occured where tillikum has attacked a person in the water, either causing major injuries or death. OSHA have now ensured that no human should enter the whale pool, and should stand on edges with a barrier. There are no records of an orca harming a human being in the wild. After watching blackfish, many people have the right to believe that tillikum is not a murderer, but is going through psychosis. Thus, it is the international publics duty to petition and protest that tillikum, along with other orca, should be freed from captivity and let back into the wild. It is inhumane and disgusting to keep an animal in such conditions. Please sign. #FreeTilly

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kim minge
2 years ago Featured

This is the same outcome as a tethered isolated dog. The aggression and cruelty of it and withholding feedings for “good “ behavior. Its barbaric and Seaworld should be SHUT DOWN! These God given animals are not ours they deserve freedom

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Laura
10 years ago Featured

Sauvons cette orque mais tous les autres aussi enfermer dans ces bassins beaucoup trop petit pour eux et qui les enferment alors qu'ils ont droit à leur liberté !

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laura
10 years ago Featured

j espère que cette pétition va marcher car il faut vraiment le libéré yes malheureux dans ce parc et puis il ce serve de lui tout ca pour la reproduction comme si c était une machine et beaucoup plus

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Mary Ann Sgarlato
12 years ago Featured

I just watched the film Black Fish and can't believe the horror!! This poor Orca has been through. People need to recognize the tragedy these poor sweet creatures go through for our shameful entertainment. I feel badly for the trainers as well. I know that their hearts are in the correct place. And I applaud the ones who stood up against Sea World.

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Emma Forsberg
12 years ago Featured

I totally agree to let Tilikum go, but as he's domesticated it would be hard for him to adapt to the wild. I would say have Tilikum rehabilitated in a large ocean area as he can't hunt for his own food and he doesn't have a pod. Throwing him out would have the same amount of damage he's taking in Sea World. I suggest changing your petition to this as it

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Sherry
12 years ago Featured

Ok, so, my daughter just informed me about this and I must say, I'm very disappointed and outraged with SeaWorld Management; not on so much the trainers' part. To me, it looks like they're the innocent ones along with the mammals. Management needs to take responsibility for their actions. Don't take my word for it, though. Just watch the documentary, Blackfish and you'll get it, as long as you are open-minded and compassionate.

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Lorie Wilfong
9 years ago

Please set them all free!!!!!!

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elodie roy
10 years ago

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