On this day when Tilikum is the star of the show , Frogameni says , `` We want people to remember Dawn 's life , not that tragic accident . '' Tilikum made his first appearance since becoming a trainer in February 2010 . Dawn Brancheau , 40 , died when the orca pulled her underwater by her hair . Brancheau had been growing her hair for Locks of Wind , her family says . SeaWorld trainers no longer go into the water with the animals .
Tilikum made his first appearance since becoming a trainer in February 2010 . Dawn Brancheau , 40 , died when the orca pulled her underwater by her hair . Brancheau had been growing her hair for Locks of Wind , her family says . SeaWorld trainers no longer go into the water with the animals .