Orange County Sheriffs Investigative Report. Shortly after the incident, the whale was sold to SeaWorld. Ric O'Barry, a marine mammal trainer who dedicated his life to releasing captured dolphins back into the wild, said Dukes was likely pulled down into the water by Tilikum, who killed him out of "boredom". News Death Notice DUKES, Daniel Age 33, passed March 9, 2013 at Miami Valley Hospital. Sincerely,", "As soon as the call was made to Mr. Wayne Baxter all of my brothers final needs were taken care of. Daniel Dukes: Lets Clear Up Some Misconceptions. The package deals that they offered were cost-effective and didnt break my bank account. According to the Orange County Sheriffs (OCSO) Report, Case Number 99-052361, shift change occurred at 4 a.m. Daniel Duke Obituary (1978 - 2022) - Lenox, MA - The Berkshire Eagle SeaWorld played off Daniel Dukes death as an accidental drowning due to his own discourse. The suit contends that Sea World offered no public warning that Tillikum could kill people who entered the water. 2020 THE SUN, US, INC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED | TERMS OF USE | PRIVACY | YOUR AD CHOICES | SITEMAP, Tilikum was responsible for three human deaths, Daniel Dukes was found drowned in Tilikum's tank in 1999, The 27-year-old made his way into the Orca's tank, Keltie Byrne was the first person killed by Tilikum in 1991, Dawn Brancheau (right) was killed by the whale in 2010, SeaWorld killer whale bit off swimmers penis & held him underwater until he drowned in horrifying attack, Warning for beachgoers as sharks spotted 'closer than ever' to US coastline with spike in sightings & string of attacks, Horror details emerge after woman plunges to her death from Anakeesta theme park chairlift as witnesses screamed to her, Arizona Mills mall evacuated after 'active shooter' fears sent customers running for cover at shops outside Phoenix, Inside Kevin Kyne's life after prison as chilling 911 calls reveal bizarre accusations in mom Diane's murder, Urgent warning as 17million Brits face up to 1,000 fine for using hosepipe as water firms impose ban, Brit drug smugglers tried to bring 570m of coke & pills into Australia by yacht - but had plans scuppered by GIANT SEAL, Lottery winners' biggest downfalls from man who invested millions in METH to prize recipient murdered by lover, Kids referred for puberty blockers after just ONE consultation at controversial gender clinic, 'Google cult leader who tried to bed 100 male followers in a DAY gives chilling warning to betrayers,' member claims, dragged down and held underwater by the powerful beast. Daniel Dukes was the second person killed by Tilikum. [7] Description Tilikum was the largest orcain captivity. Funeral services will be held noon Saturday, April 27, 2019 at Old Storm Branch Baptist Church . Copyright 2023 Echovita Inc. All rights reserved. A medical examiner said that Mr. Dukes suffered hypothermia and drowned. . Seepart one, part two and part three. 5 Tilikum was responsible for three human deaths. [3] After almost a year in a tank at the Hafnarfjrdur Marine Zoo, he was transferred to Sealand of the Pacific,[3] in Oak Bay, a suburb of the city of Victoria on Vancouver Island, Canada. I was a hot mess due to my brothers sudden and unexpected passing. Daniel Duke Obituary (1948 - 2022) | Dallas, Texas - Echovita . The new appeal from officers with the Met Police . Sheriff Deputy Daniel Trujillo, who typically went by Duke Trujillo on social media, passed away. A SEAWORLD killer whale bit off a swimmer's penis and allegedly held him underwater until he drowned in a horrifying attack. Daniel Dukeswas a troubled individual with a history of petty thefts, marijuana use, and questionable decisions but as a human being, no death is meaningless. Of his dozen or so arrests, one was tied to violence and involved Dukes hitting a man, but the majority were for marijuana possession, petty theft, and trespassing. The average age of a Dukes family member is 69. When a Death has occurred please call us to make arrangements and to have one of our care team members assist you and your family immediately. A known drifter with a love of nature and environmentalism, he was known for acts of petty theft and general vagrancy. The documentary makes clear that several of the areas that Dukes would have had to have traversed to enter Tilikum's tank were under constant video surveillance by SeaWorld, including several cameras on the tank itself. [1][2] These details about his life were often brought up in media reports by SeaWorld. Narnia, the matriarch orca at Moskvarium aquarium in Moscow, has died. The woman bent over the tank's edge to rub Tilikum when his behavior suddenly changed and he pulled her into the water by her ponytail. On the morning of July 6, 1999, the 27-year-old man was found deceased and naked draped across the massive orcas back. At that time, Dukes' death was the second involving Tilikum. DANIEL DUKE OBITUARY. There are confirmed pictures of his body being carried around by the whale taken by park employees for reference. Thank You to everyone who helped me and my family. SeaWorld trainer torn limb from limb by killer whale turned 'psychotic [8] Dukes' death was ruled an accidental drowning and Tili's second victim, almost as if he had deserved his death, was swiftly painted as an unstable person by SeaWorld staff and local Orlando media. . The whale had, for example, gnawed on the man's penis until it fell off, appearing to have eaten the genitalia as it was never discovered in the water, and left numerous contusions and bruises on Dukes's corpse. Apr 02, 1999 at 12:00 am. Who did Tilikum kill first? - Daily Justnow However, the photographs (and the surveillance footage if it exists), have yet to surface, as these are more than likely being held by the FBI, never to be given out for an official release. It is uncertain what his exact time of death was, but he decided to go skinny dipping in Tillikum's sleep tank. On the morning of July 6, 1999, the 27-year-old man was found deceased and naked draped across the massive orca's back. [7], Daniel P. Dukes's death gained renewed attention after the 2013 release of Blackfish, where it was revealed that Dukes was the second victim of Tilikum nine years after the whale had killed Sealand of the Pacific trainer Keltie Byrne, and ten years before Tilikum had attacked and killed SeaWorld trainer Dawn Brancheau. His history combined with the fact that he was in the park illegally was answer enough for many people, SeaWorld included. SeaWorld killer whale 'bit off swimmer's penis & held him underwater A wrongful death lawsuit was filed by Dukes' parents, Michael and Patricia Dukes but they withdrew the case a few weeks later.