Friday, December 7, 2012

In "Dolphin bites girl, 8, at Sea World" the Associated press talks about what happened at seaworld with an 8 year old. An 8 year old was bitten by a dolphin while holding the dolphin food in the air. Jillian Thomas, the 8 year old said, "When the dolphin saw that, it leaped at me, and bit me, ate the carton." She had three wounds to her hand. Jillian father Jamie Thomas said, " They asked if she wanted first aid, and i said 'she's bleeding' so yes we want a first aid." Jillian parents posted the video on Youtube, so other children parents can take a look and see if Seaworld is safe. The Seaworld official were brought into this and said, "Educators and animal care staff are always on-site at this area, monitoring all interactions and are commited to guests safety." "Educators and animal care staff were at the attraction when this happened and immediately connected with the family.In addition, a member of our health services team was in the area at Dolphin Cove and quickly responded and treated the young girl." I think this was very serious and something worse could've happened. Luckily it was only a bite. But now they know that they have to be more careful and put more staff at that area or put up a warning sign. They also should give out rules and directions before they let the kids feed the dolphin, are tell them not to get to close to the water. They also should have am age limit. Maybe 10 and up.

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