He has caused tremendous pain.

So this news is no sadder than the story of his life.

And unless SeaWorld changes we’re left with no lesson.

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Just a really sad story."

They’re currently treating the whale with antibiotics and antifungals inserted in his daily rations of fish.

“I wish I could say I was tremendously optimistic about Tilikum and his future,” Gearhart says.

SeaWorldexperienced a decline in revenuefollowingBlackfish’s release, and has since been focused on rebuilding its reputation.

The Orlando and San Antonio parks have not announced any plans to discontinue theirs.