Alexis Martínez, a 29-year-old experienced marine trainer, died on Christmas Eve 2009 after being attacked by Keto, a captive orca at Loro Parque in Tenerife, Spain. During a training session, the whale repeatedly pushed Martínez underwater and struck him, leaving him with fatal injuries, including multiple fractures and internal bleeding. The tragedy raised serious concerns about the dangers trainers face when working closely with captive orcas. Just months later, another fatal incident occurred when SeaWorld trainer Dawn Brancheau was killed by Tilikum in Florida. Keto died in 2024, after spending his entire life in captivity…
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