You can’t argue that SeaWorld’s orcas lack personality … they delivered quite the spectacle during one of the park’s well-known performances — causing a highly awkward moment for internet viewers and a truly nauseating experience for those unfortunate enough to be seated in the front row.
Whale drops waste at Sea World San Antonio, audience gets splashed immediately after pic.twitter.com/vw3kjoG89U
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Here’s the details on the incident … On Saturday at SeaWorld San Antonio, one of the orcas, often referred to as killer whales, was underwater when it unmistakably let loose near the tank surface and — this part is crucial — RIGHT at the edge of the enclosure.
This might not have been a major issue, but the gigantic creature then circled back to flick its tail, splashing a torrent of murky water over the spectators seated in front.
Typically, SeaWorld’s loyal patrons enjoy getting drenched by the orcas and dolphins while they perform stunts … however, this was an excruciatingly different circumstance.
As one individual from the splash zone shared their thoughts, “We anticipated getting wet seating so close, but not in that manner. The odor was horrendous, and people were gagging.”
Unsurprisingly, footage of the messy incident has swiftly spread across social media, and SeaWorld is now focused on cleanup — stating that the guests who were affected were escorted to a decontamination area where they received soap, bottled water, and towels. As for clean attire … they had the option to purchase some in the gift shop. How considerate!
In an official statement, SeaWorld expressed, “We regret this unfortunate occurrence and are taking all necessary steps to ensure the safety and comfort of our visitors. Our team adhered to established protocols to mitigate health risks and will reassess our procedures to avert a repeat of this incident.”
Perhaps allowing more time between the orca’s meals and performances will yield better results!