The November 29, 2006. During a training session, Keto pulled Alexis under water and then rammed him in his chest. However, Keto had dived too deep into the 12-metre pool - forcing his trainer to abandon the move in the depths of the water. I used to make videos related to gaming and toy unboxing from 2015-2018, then made animation videos in 2019-2020. However, in the days after the horrifying incident, one of the other staff working at Loro Parque said he noticed Keto seemed to have deliberately positioned himself between his trainer and the stage. The 17-foot orca that attacked him was the dominant female of SeaWorld San Diego's seven killer whales. For his whole life Keto has never been able to swim in the open ocean - instead he is confined to a swimming pool where he spends his days entertaining crowds of tourists. Trainer's horrifying death as SeaWorld killer whale 'bit his body and tore his organs' On Christmas Eve, 2009, trainer Alexis Martnez was attacked and killed by orca, Keto, at Loro Parque in. The 29-year-old had blood streaming from his nose and mouth while his colleagues hopelessly tried to revive him. Shocking footage of a captive killer whale in the Canary Islands appears to show the animal repeatedly banging her head against a metal gate in a desperate attempt at escape. This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. At least 9 dead after storms rip through US and leave 750,000 without electricity, Tornadoes across parts of the USA have killed at least nine people and left thousands without homes, electricity, and running water, as storm now threaten flooding and snow, Art Attack legend Neil Buchanan unrecognisable after quitting TV role for rock band, Neil Buchanan, best known for being the face of iconic CITV series Art Attack, looks worlds away from his clean-cut children's presenter days as a rock star, BBC Breakfast host ends Lenny Henry chat as he warns 'you shouldn't say that', BBC Breakfast's Charlie Stayt abruptly ended his chat with Sir Lenny Henry on Thursday when the loveable comedian made a cheeky quip about getting free books from the library, The Chase fans swoon over 'gorgeous' ITV player before she sparks complaints, The Chase viewers couldn't help but swoon over contestant Rachael who they branded 'gorgeous' - but the praise didn't last long after she made a shocking decision, Antiques Road Trip presenter makes jaw-dropping profit at auction on 20 item, Antiques Road Trip presenters Irita Marriott and Mark Hill couldn't hide their amazement after Mark gained eleven times what he spent on the 20 bus master signs at auction, NFL coach's model girlfriend squeezes chest into tiny bikini in sun-drenched snaps, Polish model Veronica Bielik, who is dating former Arizona Cardinalds head coach Kliff Kingsbury, has again stunned her 3.6million Instagram fans with her latest sun-drenched snaps, I had to ask Sir Alex if I could buy a house - he made me take cookery lessons first, EXCLUSIVE Sir Alex Ferguson ran a tight ship at Manchester United during his legendary days as manager at Old Trafford with young stars even having to get the boss's permission to buy a house, 'I'm proud to be curvy but hate when men sexualise me they send creepy DMs', EXCLUSIVE: Sarah Ostiguy, 28, from Montreal, Canada, boasts a huge following on Instagram for her body positive approach to life. Harrowing scenes saw Dawn shaken and thrown about as terrified guests were frantically ushered out by staff. They claimed he "was knocked by the orca in an unexpected reaction of the animal" while Keto was "shifting his position.". We also may change the frequency you receive our emails from us in order to keep you up to date and give you the best relevant information possible. Eventually, they managed to get him into a smaller, medical pool, where he was easier to calm and he finally released the body of the trainer who had spent so much time with him. Keto immediately after taking a breath returned to [Alexis] and then resurfaced near stage with [Alexis] on his rostrum and with his mouth closed. On one occasion, he rammed Tekoa, leaving him bleeding, and on another he bit Kohana's dorsal fin. [5], The Canary Islands Ministry of Work and Immigration asserts that water work with orcas is an inherently risky activity, the main risk being precisely in the interaction with an animal that weighs more than three thousand kilos and is also in its natural environment (water). Alexis was used to working with orcas after being a trainer for several years and the 29-year-old was very familiar with Keto. He had performed in parks in the US before before moved to Tenerife in 2006. In 2009, a killer whale trainer at Loro Parque was killed in an attack by a male orca called Keto. And the trainer, 29, felt all was not well at the exhibit he worked at, Orca Ocean. Constance Marten seen leaving court after appearing before magistrates charged with manslaughter of baby, Constance Marten and Mark Gordon blow each other a kiss in dock before court hears dead baby was found in bag in shed, Mum identified after dead baby is found on Canford Heath, devoted killer whale trainer Dawn Brancheau was dragged into the water, pulled her into the water by her ponytail, Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO). He suffered horrific injuries including significant internal bleeding. "He had a great relationship with her, and she had a great relationship with him. But that is one trip this beac. But the park, which has a controversial history with its killer whales, insisted that the video shows a normal interaction between the two animals. Instead the attraction now works with the Humane Society of the United States to work against commercial whaling and seal hunts. Trainer Alexis Martinez, 29, was killed by 6,000lb killer whale Keto in 2009 3 The animal lover's chest was crushed by the orca during a training session Martinez was an experienced trainer, having worked with the animals for three years at Loro Parque in Tenerife. He failed to perform several of his moves correctly but seemed calm as he floated on the surface of the pool with his trainer, Alexis. 408). Following Dawn's death, Tilikum was sent to spend most of his days in a pool rarely seen by the public. Trainers desperately work to lure Keto, who is owned by SeaWorld, into another pool, although he seemed to resist by playing with the gate. ORCA trainer Alexis Martinez was already fearing for his safety when he climbed into a pool with the 6,600lb killer whale Keto. We also may change the frequency you receive our emails from us in order to keep you up to date and give you the best relevant information possible. The park insisted that claims the female orca shown in the video is suffering from a panic attack are 'completely incorrect and malicious', On October 6 2007, an apprentice trainer called Claudia Vollhardt was also attacked and nearly killed by the orca Tekoa - the second whale featured in the video clip. According to reports, the 40-year-old was scalped and had her arm bitten off during the attack. But he took a tumble as Keto leaned to one side, before trying the stunt again - when he again fell into the water. He died of massive internal bleeding and injuries. On October 6 2007, an apprentice trainer called Claudia Vollhardt was also attacked and nearly killed by the orca Tekoa. TikTok video from Dolphin Project (@dolphin_project): "In 2009, Keto took trainer Alexis Martnez's life. Tilikum died in 2017 after facing serious health issues, including a persistent and complicated bacterial lung infection. 5.5K Likes, 220 Comments. However, months later, official documents revealed the true horror. His life came to a gruesome end following a brutal attack by Keto - which was dismissed as an "unfortunate accident". She had a special relationship with the huge killer whale, Tilikum, also known as Blackfish. Animal rights organisation The Dolphin Project released the footage, which it claims shows the animal in 'huge distress'. He had suffered horrific injuries, including massive internal bleeding, and nothing could be done to save the 29-year-old. He had confided in his girlfriend "something could happen at any time" - and his fears came true on Christmas Eve, 2004. It seemed to work and the orca returned to the surface of the pool and took a breath - but within seconds he dived back down to Alexis. Two months after that, a wild-caught killer whale named Tilikum killed trainer Dawn Brancheau at SeaWorld Orlando on February 24, 2010, and people finally started questioning whether . I was a Love Island bombshell and here's what you DON'T see in the villa: Jay Younger reveals how much is Meet the female airline pilot who has turned the 'dumb blonde' stereotype upside down and taken social media JAN MOIR: Goodbye Ken, the world always seemed safer with you on the airwaves, Abstaining from masturbating RAISES risk of anxiety, depression and erectile dysfunction, study warns. Keto showed good power, but was leaning to one side, which caused Alexis to fall off. The park has however defended their handling of his death and insisted an incorrect information shared can "fairly be attributed to the nature of an emergency response". Alexis Martinez was killed by a SeaWorld orca during a training session, Alexis was an experienced and skilled killer whale trainer, Keto attacked Alexis in the show pool at Loro Parque's Orca Oceans, Keto rammed Alexis, causing catastrophic injuries, Estefania Luis Rodriguez was initially told Alexis's death was an "unfortunate accident", Dawn Brancheau, a whale trainer at SeaWorld in Orlando, was killed by a whale in 2018, (Image: Julie Fletcher/Orlando Sentinel/Tribune News Service via Getty Images). "My job is especially risky, and I really need to be well rested and ready," Alexis told his girlfriend Estefana. His colleague Brian suggested that Keto did not appear "committed to remaining under control" and looked "a little big-eyed". Alexis' family have said they feel like they were "lied to" over his death - with Estefana claiming she was at first told he was "fine" when contacted by the park, even though they knew he was already dead. Alexis had started his career in 2004 when he bagged a job at Loro Parque in Tenerife - one of only two parks in Europe to house killer whales. He was described as "handsome, generous, and funny" by his partner Estefana Luis Rodriguez. 24 de Diciembre de 2020 El 24 de diciembre de 2009, en Tenerife, la ms grande de las Islas Canarias, en Espaa, Alexis Martnez fue asesinado por una orca a la que haba entrenado con. The 29-year-old is said to have attempted to perform a stand-on spy hop, where he balances on the killer whale's rostrum as it rises up and out of the water. The movie also mentions two examples from San Diego, including a trainer who was held under water in 2006 and another who was seriously injured after a whale landed on him when it was doing a trick. Wednesday's attack was the second time in two months that an orca trainer was killed at a marine park. His death came just a year after SeaWorld announced they were ending their breeding program following years of campaigners railing against them. An autopsy report later found that Keto had slammed into Alexis with such force that it caused his chest to cave in. Chillingly, four years before her tragic death, 10 years ago today, Dawn had spoken out about the dangers of working with orcas. The trainer and whale were working on the Christmas show in a training pool and everything seemed normal - but then the giant orca started to behave strangely. Disturbing footage shows a killer whale at a Tenerife tourist destination, Loro Parque, appearing to bang its head repeatedly against a metal gate in what has been claimed to be an attempt to escape, The whale, a female named Morgan, is reported to be in 'huge distress' by the Dolphin Project, the animal rights organisation that released the footage. SeaWorld temporarily suspended waterwork in all of its parks following his death, as did Loro Parque. He was killed during a Christmas show rehearsal when he was attacked by one of the orcas, Keto. "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. . View our online Press Pack. Tilikum died at the Florida attraction in January 2017. 408, The park initially characterized the death as an "accident" and claimed that the body showed no signs of violence, but the subsequent autopsy report stated that Martinez died due to grave injuries sustained by an orca attack, including multiple compression fractures, tears to vital organs, and the bite marks of the animal on his body.