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Keto was a male killer whale held in captivity and kept at several marine parks during his life. In 2009, while performing at Loro Parque in Tenerife, Spain, he was involved in the death of trainer Alexis Martínez during a training session. The incident became part of wider public debate about the risks of keeping orcas for entertainment and about the welfare and management of captive killer whales.
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What happened to Keto at Loro Parque in 2009?
On December 24, 2009, during a training session at Loro Parque in Tenerife, the male orca was involved in the death of trainer Alexis Martinez. The event drew attention to the risks and welfare questions surrounding captive-orca performances.
Was Keto born in the wild or at a marine park?
Keto was born in captivity at SeaWorld Orlando on June 17, 1995. Before arriving at Loro Parque in 2006, he was transferred among SeaWorld facilities in San Diego, Ohio, and Texas.
Which parks held Keto before Tenerife?
Records list SeaWorld San Diego, SeaWorld Ohio, and SeaWorld San Antonio before his move to Loro Parque. Loro Parque received him in 2006 as part of a group of young orcas from SeaWorld.
What happened to Keto after the 2009 incident?
He remained at Loro Parque for the rest of his life. The park announced his death on November 22, 2024, at age 29, and said it would work with the University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria on a pathological examination.
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