Should the Seaworld trainer death video be released?

[Cave Diver]

Saw on the news this morning that there's some controversy about whether or not the video that shows what happened should be released to the public.

What's the general feeling?

 

[mike_s]

What's the general feeling?

I want to see a whale explode....

 

[*dave*]

I don't see anything the general public could benefit from by viewing the video. I think it would be wrong to release the video.

 

[drbill]

It would serve no purpose for me.. I'll let others decide.

 

[mike_s]

why is it when a Pit Bull attacks and kills someone, they "put the animal down".

Even at Zoo's when an animal gets out and kills someone they "put it down"


but when a Killer Whale that is a "tourist attraction" at SeaWorld, which has killed before, they just keep it in the back for a while and then return it to "part of the show" ?

I mean just because the whale is prob worth millions (in cost of obtaining, caring for, training, habitat expenses, etc...), they decide "Ok... we at SeaWorld have won't kill it?


I mean... is this a double standard?

 

[Diver0001]

Saw on the news this morning that there's some controversy about whether or not the video that shows what happened should be released to the public.

What's the general feeling?

Life is what life is. We all live, we all die. some of us die poorly. To some, viewing the video might be like entertainment but you have to understand *why* people would view it....

Because our own death is something that we all wonder about. Every single one of us is interested, in some way, with how we will die. Within a 100 years, 6 billion (or more) people will die. What's the taboo?

If I die and it's on video, it won't matter one little bit to me who sees it.

I didn't answer the poll because my choice isn't on it. My opinion is "that's just how life goes. If people want to see it then fine".

R..

 

[*dave*]

Like most things, I think it boils down to $$$$$.

why is it when a Pit Bull attacks and kills someone, they "put the animal down".

Even at Zoo's when an animal gets out and kills someone they "put it down"


but when a Killer Whale that is a "tourist attraction" at SeaWorld, which has killed before, they just keep it in the back for a while and then return it to "part of the show" ?

I mean just because the whale is prob worth millions (in cost of obtaining, caring for, training, habitat expenses, etc...), they decide "Ok... we at SeaWorld have won't kill it?


I mean... is this a double standard?

 

[BDSC]

I want to see a whale explode....

It's not like we haven't all seen it before but it's still funny to watch.

The Exploding Whale!

 

[ScubaSteve]

There is no option for "I say release the video but not under the guise of training". People will watch the video for whatever reason they have. I see no reason to block it unless the family asks for it to not be released. I say they should have the only vito option. Definitely the aquarium should NOT have a say in whether it gets released or not because they are 100% biased and will only hold it for selfish reasons IMO.

 

[H2O 70]

I volunteer at an aquarium as a diver. People on staff knew the victim and we've been debriefed about the incident. Watching someone drown is rather morbid, but for individuals who work in these environments I believe the experience of witnessing the accident would prove to be very valuable. Reading about the accident vs. watching the accident will have more impact. Marnie mammal trainers/vets/aquarists should watch and learn from the accident.

On the other hand we seem to live in a country that tries to shield itself from mortality or thrives on the grotesque. I can see why controversy would arise.