Keiko
Keiko was a famous orca whale known for his role in the 1993 film 'Free Willy'. Captured in 1979, he spent years performing in aquariums before becoming a symbol of marine conservation efforts. His journey back to the wild was highly publicized, and he became an icon of the movement to release captive marine animals. Keiko's story highlighted issues related to animal welfare and the ethical implications of keeping intelligent creatures in captivity.
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
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| Spain | 1 | 4.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 46,754,778 | 17,076 | $1,400,000 | 511$ |
| Hungary | 1 | 5.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 9,660,351 | 3,701 | $160,000 | 61$ |
| Totals | 2 | 56,415,129 | 20,777 | $1,560,000 | 572$ |
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Hungary:
Keiko reported that Betsy Arakawa had distanced herself from her family in recent months.
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Spain:
Keiko was an orca who became famous for his role in the movie 'Free Willy' and faced many challenges after his capture.
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Denmark:
Keiko was a star chosen for a film about a moody orca in 1992.
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Denmark:
Keiko was a star used in a Hollywood film about a moody orca in 1992.
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