CLEARWATER, Fla. (AP) — Several events were planned this weekend in remembrance of Winter, the marine mammal star of the "Dolphin Tale" movies who died at age 16.
The Clearwater Marine Aquarium announced a "celebration of life" beginning Saturday. Fans can bring remembrances to the aquarium, which will cut its admission to $16 over the weekend to match Winter's age.
The aquarium plans special presentations and original footage of Winter's 2005 rescue after her tail became tangled in a crab trap rope. That led to the development of a prosthetic tail for the dolphin, chronicled in the 2011 "Dolphin Tale" film.
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Winter was a hero to tens of thousands of people with disabilities and serious illnesses.
Winter’s story has inspired millions of people all over the world. Every day we receive many messages from individuals who have a special connection to our animals. pic.twitter.com/PbJAeZLHSc
— Clearwater Aquarium (@CMAquarium) November 19, 2021
