[Misc] RIP Winter the Dolphin

[Fignon's Ponytail]

Sad news last night that Winter the dolphin died at Clearwater Marine Aquarium in Florida after a short illness.

I dont know if anyone's else's kids grew up with the film Dolphin Tale?, but its a great family movie with Morgan Freeman about the true life story of how Winter was rescued as a baby, but lost her tail & had a prosthetic one fitted.
The story inspired thousands of disabled children and war veterans in the US who lost limbs, and Winter was regularly visited by them for rehab sessions etc.

My kids are devastated today as weve visited the hospital several times over the years....it feels like a part of their childhood has gone forever

 

[Cowfold Seagull]

Damn good blokes dolphins.

R.I.P. Winter!

 

[B-right-on]

Oh that's sad. We visited him in the CW Aquarium about 7-8 years ago. It was a fascinating story and really heartening and my young daughter loved the whole story and experience there.

Not sure what it is about dolphins, but they are such wonderful creatures, we went out into the bay and saw several dolphins swimming about and my young daughter was so excited to see them.

 

[KZNSeagull]

Oh No!! My autistic son has been saving up to go and see Winter but because of covid etc we have obviously not got there yet. Will have to break it to him gently. RIP Winter, a truly inspirational dolphin.

 

[Fignon's Ponytail]

Oh No!! My autistic son has been saving up to go and see Winter but because of covid etc we have obviously not got there yet. Will have to break it to him gently. RIP Winter, a truly inspirational dolphin.

Oh thats so sad KZN. Absolutely gutted for you...

 

[B-right-on]

Oh No!! My autistic son has been saving up to go and see Winter but because of covid etc we have obviously not got there yet. Will have to break it to him gently. RIP Winter, a truly inspirational dolphin.

That's so sad.