Each individual would light up as they stepped onto the dive platform. No matter the person or group, no one could contain their excitement to meet and know Winter. One day it might be a camera crew, coming from across the country to tell the story of a young kid who was inspired to not let losing his legs break his passion for life the next, a family with tears of joy, thanking us for the opportunity to meet Winter, sharing how that had changed their lives. Back in 2010, most of these groups visited because they heard of a little dolphin who had lost her tail. © Elizabeth BonertBefore becoming a member of the Rescue Team, I interned in the marketing department at CMA, assisting with events, VIPs and any related press events. Below are five stories of passion and life-long bonds that formed within our tight-knit group of rescue team members whose lives were forever changed by Winter’s lessons of hope, love and perseverance. This one little dolphin not only survived but motivated others to keep trying and keep hoping, against all odds.Īs a volunteer on CMA’s Rescue Team myself, I saw firsthand the impact Winter had on so many people. Her determined spirit reached far and wide. People’s lives were changed in great numbers because of the inspirational impact Winter had on those who were fighting their own battles and enduring their own hardships. Through her story, she brought people together from all walks of life and showed not just the importance of marine conservation and rehabilitation work but also the incredible ability it has to send a message that truly touches the entire world. As she healed and adjusted to this new tail, she inspired millions of people around the globe with her resilience and determination. After losing her tail as a result of her injuries, she was fitted with an innovative prosthetic tail. While the ultimate goal of rehabilitation is to release animals back into the wild, Winter’s injuries were so severe that although she was stabilized, she would not have been able to survive in the world. This little dolphin, who was removed from her environment while fighting for her life, endured a long and rigorous rehabilitation at Clearwater Marine Aquarium (CMA). Thanks for signing up for Ocean Conservancy emails.
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