Ashes of Winter the movie star dolphin released into Gulf
2 years, 11 months ago

Ashes of Winter the movie star dolphin released into Gulf

Associated Press  

CLEARWATER, Fla. — The ashes of Winter the dolphin were returned to the sea on Thursday, about two months after the beloved marine mammal of movie fame died at a Florida aquarium. Clearwater Marine Aquarium staff members released a Himalayan sea salt urn containing Winter’s ashes into the Gulf of Mexico from the back of a U.S. Coast Guard response boat. “Being able to return Winter to her natural home was the best feeling in the world,” Kelly Martin, the aquarium’s vice president of animal care, said in a statement. Clearwater Marine Aquarium will continue to honor Winter’s legacy with an onsite memorial, virtual reality experiences, and an endowment to safeguard indefinite support of the aquarium.

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Florida aquarium creates legacy for famed Winter the Dolphin
3 years, 1 month ago

Florida aquarium creates legacy for famed Winter the Dolphin

Associated Press  

CLEARWATER, Fla. — A Florida aquarium has created a legacy for its famed Winter the Dolphin following her recent death, including virtual reality encounters with the prosthetic-tailed star of the Dolphin Tale movies. The Clearwater Marine Aquarium announced Friday that Winter’s legacy will include an ongoing memorial, a funding endowment, a special song and a plan to release the animal’s …

Remembrance set at Florida aquarium for ‘Dolphin Tale’ star
3 years, 1 month ago

Remembrance set at Florida aquarium for ‘Dolphin Tale’ star

Associated Press  

CLEARWATER, Fla. — Several events are planned this weekend in remembrance of Winter, the marine mammal star of the “Dolphin Tale” movies that died at age 16. The Clearwater Marine Aquarium announced a “celebration of life” beginning Saturday through Wednesday. The aquarium also will have special presentations, visual tributes and original footage of Winter’s 2005 rescue on Florida’s east coast …

Beloved ‘Dolphin Tale’ star Winter died of twisted intestine
3 years, 1 month ago

Beloved ‘Dolphin Tale’ star Winter died of twisted intestine

Associated Press  

CLEARWATER, Fla. — Florida’s most famous dolphin Winter, beloved by fans around the world and star of the movie “Dolphin Tale,” died of twisted intestines, according to necropsy results released by the aquarium Saturday. “There was nothing more the team could have done to save her life,” according to a statement from Clearwater Marine Aquarium, adding that the condition is …

Beloved ‘Dolphin Tale’ star Winter dies at Florida aquarium
3 years, 1 month ago

Beloved ‘Dolphin Tale’ star Winter dies at Florida aquarium

Associated Press  

CLEARWATER, Fla. — A prosthetic-tailed dolphin named Winter that starred in the “Dolphin Tale” movies died Thursday evening at a Florida aquarium despite life-saving efforts to treat a gastrointestinal abnormality, aquarium officials said. The 16-year-old female bottlenose dolphin died while being held by animal care experts who were preparing Winter for a procedure at the Clearwater Marine Aquarium where the …

Beloved ‘Dolphin Tale’ star Winter dies at Florida aquarium
3 years, 1 month ago

Beloved ‘Dolphin Tale’ star Winter dies at Florida aquarium

Associated Press  

CLEARWATER, Fla. — A prosthetic-tailed dolphin named Winter that starred in the “Dolphin Tale” movies died Thursday evening at a Florida aquarium despite life-saving efforts to treat a gastrointestinal abnormality, aquarium officials said. The 16-year-old female bottlenose dolphin died while being held by animal care experts who were preparing Winter for a procedure at the Clearwater Marine Aquarium where the …

Star of “Dolphin Tale” movies falls ill at Florida aquarium
3 years, 2 months ago

Star of “Dolphin Tale” movies falls ill at Florida aquarium

Associated Press  

CLEARWATER, Fla. — The prosthetic-tailed dolphin that starred in the “Dolphin Tale” movies may be fighting a gastrointestinal infection, officials said. “Our dedicated staff will continue to keep a close watch on her through this healing process and provide her with the highest quality of care.” Winter was just two months old when her tail became entangled in a crab …

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