It’s probably the most famous orca in the world. However, its real story is still widely unknown. This is the true and moving story of Keiko, the orca from « Free Willy ». | Brut nature
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It’s probably the most famous orca in the world. However, its real story is still widely unknown. This is the true and moving story of Keiko, the orca from « Free Willy ». | Brut nature
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In 1998, Keiko - the star of the film Free Willy - became the first orca to be released into the wild after a life spent in captivity. Dave Phillips was in charge of making it all happen. 🎧 https://bbc.in/3qg8HMs | BBC World Service
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In 1998, Keiko - the star of the film Free Willy - became the first orca to be released into the wild after a life spent in captivity. Dave Phillips was in charge of making it all happen. 🎧 https://bbc.in/3qg8HMs | BBC World Service
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Miserable killer whale named Keiko who starred in Free Willy & died alone
Miserable killer whale named Keiko who starred in Free Willy & died alone
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They thought Keiko would be happy if it was free. A while later they would discover the disastrous consequences. Free Willy in real life was not as beautiful as in the movie. And more than happiness, the event brought worry and sadness. When the most famous orca whale in Hollywood finally saw the ocean, it was too late. But desperate audiences pressured the studio for it to leave its tank. The end result was not what they were expecting. You can now also find us on Youtube: http://bit.ly/yt-thek
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They thought Keiko would be happy if it was free. A while later they would discover the disastrous consequences. Free Willy in real life was not as beautiful as in the movie. And more than happiness, the event brought worry and sadness. When the most famous orca whale in Hollywood finally saw the ocean, it was too late. But desperate audiences pressured the studio for it to leave its tank. The end result was not what they were expecting. You can now also find us on Youtube: http://bit.ly/yt-thek
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