Killer Whale Attacks Trainer at SeaWorld

November 30, 2006

(AP) -- A trainer was injured during a show Wednesday at SeaWorld Adventure Park after Shamu the killer whale grabbed his foot and pulled him underwater twice, authorities said.

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