![]() I’m honored to work alongside such dedicated and talented professionals who gave their all for Winter.” “Our staff worked around the clock during this challenging time. “We worked with specialists and marine mammal experts from around the country to provide her with the best care available,” said veterinarian Dr. “While we are heartbroken by Winter’s death, we are comforted knowing that our team did everything possible to give her the best chance at survival,” the aquarium said in a statement, adding that the medical team tried several life-saving efforts but she died being held by caregivers. The film starring Harry Connick Jr., Ashley Judd, Kris Kristofferson and Morgan Freeman detailed the extensive efforts experts took to fit her with a prosthetic tail. In a statement, the officials said the venue will be closed Friday to give staff members time to grieve. Prior to her death, the aquarium said it will temporarily close to treat the dolphin. Previously: Sarasota polio survivor shares unique connection with dolphin at Clearwater Aquarium as animal care experts from around the country worked to treat her gastrointestinal abnormality. ![]() Thursday in a Tweet that said, “With heavy hearts, CMA announced that Winter the Dolphin died at approximately 8 p.m. The aquarium announced the news of Winter's death shortly before 10 p.m. That was something she always had in common with Winter, the overcoming of the medical challenge," Katie Savage, Grace's mother told the television station. "She has so many things going against her but she continues to fight and conquer and overcome. Winter's an inspiration to both the able-bodied and people with disabilities, who make pilgrimages to see the dolphin swim with her prosthetic tail.Katie Savage, Grace's mom, said each day they don't know what Grace's heath holds. By the time the credits roll and you see documentary footage of Winter's real crew of rescuers, you'll feel just as genuinely touched by the story of a remarkable dolphin who's a true survivor. Thanks to its sweet young stars, seasoned veterans, and compelling storyline, Dolphin Tale is, in the tradition of The Black Stallionand Secretariat, the sort of animal-themed film that's about the genuine love and friendship that can exist between animals and humans. ![]() Kris Kristofferson also pops up as Connick's sage, sea-loving father. All of the supporting actors are on top form - broody Connick, who treats audiences to an impromptu sax solo the always kind and wise Freeman and Ashley Judd, who plays Sawyer's hardworking single mother. The friendship between Hazel and Sawyer is refreshingly free of preteen romance or cooties it's completely focused on their kindred interest in Winter and the other rescued animals. Winter, who is in fact "played by" Winter, is hard to resist, as are the two adorable up-and-comers who play the lead kids. This film is a reminder of why movies that feature non-talking animals are so much more entertaining than the gimmicky comedies centering on talking pets. ![]()
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