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{{Infobox animal|name=Winston|pod=Southern Residents|gender=Male|capture_location=Penn Cove, Washington State|capture_date=August 8, 1970|capture_age=Approx. 4 years|death_date=April 28, 1986|death_cause=Chronic cardiovascular failure|death_place=SeaWorld of California, USA}} | {{Infobox animal|name=Winston|pod=Southern Residents|gender=Male|capture_location=Penn Cove, Washington State|capture_date=August 8, 1970|capture_age=Approx. 4 years|death_date=April 28, 1986|death_cause=Chronic cardiovascular failure|death_place=SeaWorld of California, USA}} | ||
On August 8, 1970, an [[Penn Cove orca captures|infamous event took place in Penn Cove]] where over 80 [[Orca|orcas]] were captured using nets. Among the captured orcas was a young male who would later be named Winston. Most of the captured orcas were released, but Winston was kept and initially sent to Windsor Safari Park in | '''Winston''', also known as Ramu, was a male orca who lived at SeaWorld California. He was captured in the United States on August 8, 1970 and died on April 28, 1986. | ||
On August 8, 1970, an [[Penn Cove orca captures|infamous event took place in Penn Cove]] where over 80 [[Orca|orcas]] were captured using nets. Among the captured orcas was a young male who would later be named Winston. Most of the captured orcas were released, but Winston was kept and initially sent to Windsor Safari Park in the United Kingdom under the name Ramu III. After spending six years there, he was then sold to SeaWorld San Diego, where he was renamed Winston. | |||
Winston gained a reputation for being an exceptionally protective and aggressive orca while in captivity. He was involved in multiple incidents where he attacked three or more individuals, including a model, HRH The Prince of Wales, and his trainers. SeaWorld acquired Winston with the intention of expanding their breeding program. Upon his arrival, he was paired with Kona and Kilroy, but unfortunately, Kona died the following year. | Winston gained a reputation for being an exceptionally protective and aggressive orca while in captivity. He was involved in multiple incidents where he attacked three or more individuals, including a model, HRH The Prince of Wales, and his trainers. SeaWorld acquired Winston with the intention of expanding their breeding program. Upon his arrival, he was paired with Kona and Kilroy, but unfortunately, Kona died the following year. | ||