The gory details of Dawn Brancheau's death in the jaws of a killer whale are not for the faint of heart. Dawn, an experienced SeaWorld trainer, died of 'drowning and traumatic injuries' after she was mauled by Tilikum, a 5.4 tonne orca measuring more than 22ft in length.
The 41-year-old was snatched and dragged into the water during a live show so quickly that no one saw it happening - not even the trainer working as her 'spotter', The Daily Star reports.
A police report written after the horrifying incident in February 2010 paints a truly harrowing picture. Jan Topoleski told investigators: "Dawn was lying on her stomach...
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