MITCH STACY
Associated Press Writer
ORLANDO, Fla. – SeaWorld will restart its killer whale shows this weekend after Tilikum, the largest orca in captivity, dragged a trainer to her death in the water at the Orlando park.
SeaWorld Parks and Entertainment President Jim Atchison said Friday trainers won’t get in the water with the killer whales for now until officials finish reviewing what happened to veteran trainer Dawn Brancheau, 40.
“We will make improvements and changes and we will move forward,” Atchison said as killer whales swam in a tank behind him during a news conference at the Florida park, one of three SeaWorld locations. The others are in San Antonio and San Diego.