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SeaWorld trainers will return to water after deadly tragedy

Trainers are allowed to get back in the pool with killer whales but not during performances

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    >>> a newly released video shows an orca at seaworld tempting to drown her trainer. it has been made public in the investigation into the 2010 death of seaworld trainer dawn branche brancheau. the orca drags him under twice as he struggles for his life. once they return to the surface he's able to calm the orca into releasing his foot and he swims frantically away. he survives. the trainer would have released him if he remained calm.

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