Damage from the crab trap rope causes her tail to degrade and, without a tail, winter s prognosis is dire. Dolphin tale poster it was a cold december morning in 2005 when florida fisherman jim savage launched his flat skiff and wound up saving a babys life. Documentary reveals the true life of winter the dolphin email. The lecture, titled rescuing winter, hope and more.
Dolphin tale was released in september, 2011, and told the story of winter, an atlantic bottlenose dolphin that was already a local celebrity at the clearwater marine aquarium cma, a nonprofit marine animal rescue facility on the gulf coast of florida. Winter is a bottlenose dolphin who lives at the clearwater aquarium in clearwater, florida. Sep 06, 2015 dolphin tale tells us the story of winter, a baby dolphin who was found in a lagoon in southern florida, hopelessly entangled in crab trap line. The real winter who stars as herself in the movie was found entangled in a crab trap line in the mosquito lagoon on the east coast of florida.
Winter the dolphin visit st petersburg clearwater florida. Dec 10, 2014 published on dec 10, 2014 clip of winter s rescue on december 10th, 2005 taken from the documentary winter, the dolphin that can. The bottlenose dolphin lost her tail due to an infection after being caught in a crab trap. Damage from the crab trap rope causes her tail to degrade and, without a tail, winters prognosis is dire. Its the perfect book for readers everywhere and makes a great birthday or holiday gift.
Its based on a true story winter plays herselfbut some parts were fictionalized to make it more appealing to young viewers. Dolphin tale 2 is a story of friendship, compassion, overcoming obstacles and perseverance. Winter the dolphin a true story of resilience where the. Winter the dolphin stars as herself in the new movie dolphin tale, which details her rescue and rehab after losing her tail. It was her visit to see winter when she was 8 years old that started it all. The book and film are inspired by the true story of winter, a bottlenose dolphin that was rescued in december 2005 off the florida coast and taken in by the clearwater marine aquarium. A dolphin named winter lies wounded on a florida beach after becoming. She was found in mosquito bay after being caught in a crab trap, and the ropes from the trap cut off circulation to her tail, causing the flukes to fall off.
Winter, star of dolphin tale, shares connection with garland. Nov 17, 2011 winter has made a big splash since dolphin tale opened in theaters. The sequel revolves around more true stories from the aquarium, including both winter and the young dolphin, hope. Winter born circa october 2005 is a bottlenose dolphin at the clearwater marine aquarium in clearwater, florida, us, widely known for having a prosthetic tail. Winter lost her tail after becoming entangled with a rope attached to a crab trap, and was fitted with a prosthetic one.
Winter the dolphins primary caregiver from clearwater. Documentary reveals the true life of winter the dolphin. Its not just a kids movie, but a true family film for adults and children to enjoy together. Sep 23, 2011 the 3month old dolphin, named winter because she was found on a particularly cold december day in 2005, immediately stole carrolls heart. Swimming free, a young dolphin was caught in a crab trap, rescued and transported to clearwater marine hospital, where she was named winter. The real winter who stars as herself in the movie was found entangled in a crab trap line in the mosquito lagoon on the east.
Winter was found in the coastal waters of florida in december 2005, caught in a crab trap. The florida aquarium is struggling to build a new facility. A story of a baby dolphin named hope who is rescued against all odds. A story of a baby dolphin named hope is rescued against all odds.
But a new documentary says that winter, the star of dolphin tale 1 and 2, isnt leading the glamorous life. Sep 10, 2014 dolphin tale 2 is a story of friendship, compassion, overcoming obstacles and perseverance. Apr 17, 2018 the lecture, titled rescuing winter, hope and more. Winter was found stranded in mosquito lagoon, near cape canaveral, florida when she was only two months old, entangled in a crab trap line which cut off circulation to her tail flukes. Clip of winter s rescue on december 10th, 2005 taken from the documentary winter, the dolphin that can. Is sawyer in dolphin tale based on a real person answers. The story of the dolphin called winter involved a prosthetic tail and was told in books and a movie. The columbia city hoosier was born without a hip and leg.
Along with some other aspects of the movie he is a fictitious character. Its based on a true storywinter plays herselfbut some parts were fictionalized to make it more appealing to young viewers. New version of documentary will tell the true story of. The book and film are inspired by the true story of winter, a bottlenose dolphin that was rescued in december 2005 off the florida coast and taken in by the. The movie dolphin tale is based on a true story about a dolphin that survives a horrific accident thanks to the help of a small band of dedicated scientists.
Watch rescueclearwater, clearwater marine aquariums web tv series, a real life follow up to the dolphin. If you havent heard about it yet, the movie is based upon the real life story of a bottlenose dolphin named winter. New version of documentary will tell the true story of winter. This was six years ago and she was only about 2 or 3months old at the time. Oct 12, 2011 the popular new movie dolphin tale tells the touching story of a young dolphin named winter who loses her tail and survives with a prosthetic one. The dolphin that could, will tell the true story of how winter lost her tail in a crab trap line, was given a prosthetic replacement, and is thriving at the clearwater. The dolphin that could, will tell the true story of how winter lost her tail in a crab. She is the subject of the book dolphin tale, and the 2011 film of the same name, a dramatization of her story, and the sequel dolphin tale 2. The popular new movie dolphin tale tells the touching story of a young dolphin named winter who loses her tail and survives with a prosthetic one. After getting her tail caught up in a crab trap, this one has to be.
Hope for winter by craig hatkoffdavid yates scholastic. In december 2006, the clearwater marine aquarium found a dolphin wrapped tightly in a crab trap line. Winter s story was made into a film called dolphin tale, starring morgan freeman, harry connick jr. Documentary reveals the true life of winter the dolphin digital journal. Debbye turner bell reports on the reallife survival story of winter the dolphin, who inspired the new movie dolphins tail, starring harry. The movie dolphin tale took some liberties with winters story for dramatic effect. The true story, the fact that winter is playing herself, those were big selling points of the film, said steve wegner, a producer with alcon, which is filming the movie for warner bros. If you know someone who loves winter as my granddaughters do, this book is a musthave. Rose maintains that while winters story might be an inspirational one for adults with. Winter the dolphins story of survival has inspired millions of people. Winter s story was made into a film called dolphin tale.
The blind side, who pitched the movie after seeing a news report on winter the dolphin. The true story behind dolphin tale dolphin tale wiki. Dive deep into the story of winter and hopes friendship, rescue and rehabilitation with hope for winter. Winter the dolphin from the movie dolphin tale based on a. Own the story of inspiration and hope with dolphin books and dolphin tale movie books from clearwater marine aquarium home of winter the dolphin.
Inspired by the amazing true story of winter swimming free, a young dolphin was caught in a crab trap, rescued and transported to clearwater marine hospital, where she was named winter. Jorge ribas interviews the cast and crew to find out how much of the. Its not often that one gets a chance to meet the lead star of a blockbuster movie, and thats especially true when the actor is an underwater creature who has to contend with extraordinary physical challenges. He was on his way to his favorite trout fishing hole when he noticed a distant buoy bobbing against the wind in mosquito lagoon. Though a novice actor, winter impressed with her feisty interactions. Dolphin tale 2, starring winter and hope, is based on a true dolphin rescue story that happened at the clearwater marine aquarium. The clearwater marine aquarium and winter, its main attraction and the star of two dolphin tale movies, provide inspiration and delight. Dolphin tale is about a boy who is trying to make care for a dolphin named winter whos tale got eaten by a shark, while the boy does everything he can for this dolphin to be safe because as you.
Winter plays herself in the film based on the true story of her rescue and rehabilitation with a prosthetic tail. Winter was found in the coastal waters of florida in december 2005, caught in a crab trap, which resulted in the loss of her tail. Exactly 5 years and 1 day after winter, the tailless dolphin who inspired a major motion picture featuring morgan freeman, ashley judd, and harry conick jr. Amazing true story isnt exactly true the movie is loosely based on the story of a hoosier child who feels left out until she meets winter.
Five years later, another baby dolphin is found in great distress very near where winter was discovered. Winter the dolphin s story of survival has inspired millions of people. Dec 14, 2011 this unassailably wholesome family picture is saved from going to goo by the oddness of the true story it has to share. Sep 23, 2011 winter the dolphin stars as herself in the new movie dolphin tale, which details her rescue and rehab after losing her tail. In dolphin tale homeschooler cozi zuehlsdorff does a phenomenal job at playing hazel haskett, homeschooled daughter to owner of clearwater marine hospital, dr. The meeting of winter and hope happened in real life as well, says david yates, the ceo of the clearwater marine aquarium and. Sep 21, 2011 the movie dolphin tale is based on a true story about a dolphin that survives a horrific accident thanks to the help of a small band of dedicated scientists.
True story behind dolphin tale the washington post. The true story behind dolphin tale celebrity gossip and. Oct 05, 2011 if you havent heard about it yet, the movie is based upon the real life story of a bottlenose dolphin named winter. She was transported immediately to the clearwater marine aquarium for treatment of her tail, which had lost circulation during the hours that she was trapped. After being rescued, she eventually was fitted with a prosthetic tail. Winter the dolphin stars as herself in the new movie dolphin tale. After disentanglement, she was transported to clearwater marine aquarium for. Dolphin tale aquarium struggles despite movies success. Dolphin tale was filmed on location at clearwater marine aquarium and was based on the amazing true story of winter the dolphin. Though the poster for the film includes the likes of harry connick jr. This unassailably wholesome family picture is saved from going to goo by the oddness of the true story it has to share.
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