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Haida II was a female killer whale held at Sealand of the Pacific in Victoria, British Columbia. On 20 February 1991, she was one of three orcas involved in the incident that resulted in the drowning death of trainer Keltie Byrne after Byrne fell into the performance pool. The other orcas identified in accounts of the incident were Tilikum and Nootka IV. Haida II is therefore associated with the history of Sealand, captive-orca management, and the risks faced by trainers in marine-animal performance facilities.
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Who was Haida II?
Haida II was a female killer whale held at Sealand of the Pacific in Victoria, British Columbia. She was one of three orcas involved in the 1991 incident in which trainer Keltie Byrne drowned.
What happened to trainer Keltie Byrne?
On 20 February 1991, Keltie Byrne fell into a performance pool at Sealand of the Pacific. Haida II and two other orcas were involved in the incident that resulted in Byrne's drowning death.
Where was Haida II kept?
Haida II was kept at Sealand of the Pacific in Victoria, British Columbia. The facility was known for presenting killer whales in performance settings.
Was Haida II involved alone in the 1991 pool incident?
No. Haida II was one of three orcas involved after Keltie Byrne fell into the performance pool on 20 February 1991.
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