The unintended celebrity of Keiko, the orca from 'Free Willy,' raises complex questions about animal welfare and the ethics of rehabilitation during a time when his care was a public discourse.
The guiding principle for those involved in helping Keiko was love and optimism; however, this often collided with the reality of reintroducing an animal raised in captivity to the wild.
Decades after the experiment to return Keiko to the ocean, debates persist on whether the decisions made during his rescue were the right ones, illustrating the challenges in wildlife care.
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