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The seven whales taken captive during these captures were sold quickly. One young female, originally known as Tokitae, was sold to the Miami Seaquarium, where she joined another Southern Resident named [[Hugo - orca|Hugo]], who had been captured in 1968. When Tokitae arrived at the Seaquarium, her name was changed to Lolita. | The seven whales taken captive during these captures were sold quickly. One young female, originally known as Tokitae, was sold to the Miami Seaquarium, where she joined another Southern Resident named [[Hugo - orca|Hugo]], who had been captured in 1968. When Tokitae arrived at the Seaquarium, her name was changed to Lolita. | ||
At first, the two whales were kept separate, but would often call to each other. Soon, the decision was made to move both whales into the same 60 x 80 x 20 ft. tank. However, they apparently did not get along at first, which caused many behavioral issues that involved some aggression towards trainers. | At first, the two whales were kept separate, but would often call to each other. Soon, the decision was made to move both whales into the same 60 x 80 x 20 ft. tank (18.28 x 24.38 x 6.09 metres). However, they apparently did not get along at first, which caused many behavioral issues that involved some aggression towards trainers. | ||
In the early 1970’s, the two were involved in several incidents with their trainers. Trainer Manny Valasco recalls both young whales becoming aggressive and lunging at trainers on the platform. During another incident, trainer Chip Kirk was pushed around by Hugo and left with a permanent scar on his arm while another trainer, Bob Pulaski, was grabbed by [[Hugo - orca|Hugo]] and had his wetsuit torn from him by both whales. | In the early 1970’s, the two were involved in several incidents with their trainers. Trainer Manny Valasco recalls both young whales becoming aggressive and lunging at trainers on the platform. During another incident, trainer Chip Kirk was pushed around by Hugo and left with a permanent scar on his arm while another trainer, Bob Pulaski, was grabbed by [[Hugo - orca|Hugo]] and had his wetsuit torn from him by both whales. | ||