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Winter the Dolphin

Clearwater, FL
October 10, 2005 - November 11, 2021
Oct 10, 2005 - Nov 11, 2021
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When Winter's ash was released it was the most saddest moment a caregiver even kissed the ash before it got realesed. Love you with my whole heart Winter
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My first time meeting Winter …
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My first time meeting Winter 💙🐬
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There is no way of measuring the impact Winter had on so many people.  She represented the possibilities of human animal cooperation at its very best.  She provided hope to those who had lost hope and gave love to all she met.  I will truly miss her and her gifts. 
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Winter is so special and will always be loved and remembered for the hearts she touched and continues to touch. We also need to love all the other dolphins at CMA and all the other nonreleasable rescues there as well. They can also teach us and touch our hearts.

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I was [ how you felt ] when I heard the news of Winter's passing.
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2011, Clearwater Beach, Clearwater, FL, USA
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I first found out about her when i was 5. I was struggling with a tone of learning disability and feeding disorder. I stopped eating all solids for a while. Winter just became a part of me. I would always talk about her. Im 12 now and i still hold her in my hear and mind
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I have loved winter ever since her accident. R. I.P sweet girl
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Winters death hit me hard. I first found out about her after I watched Dolphin Tale and I fell in love with dolphins, when I watched the second movie that did nothing but make me love them and want to visit Winter and Hope even more. I never was able to see her but I hope I’ll be able to visit Hope someday. My love for them will continue growing and I’m devastated about Winters death I cried a lot when I received the email and I will remember her forever.
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Thanks so much for inspiring us all winter I only got to meet you before you were famous but I fell in love with you…. Your death hit me so hard.. fly high pretty girl tweety bird..  you are with Panama and are in the ocean again.. everyone is proud of how far you have came. And still proud of you today as you get to be back in the ocean even in ashes 
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winter you live on in our hearts miss you girl. Winter and I were exactly two months apart. We shared a life struggle. I have type one diabetes a life long autoimmune disease.  Winter inspired me to take my insulin shots so I can live a full life.
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Today, Winter the Dolphin made her return to the sea. Encased in a Himalayan sea salt urn, the ashes of Winter were released into the Gulf of Mexico by her animal care staff aboard the U.S. Coast Guard’s 45-foot Response Boat.

In her honor, there was a C-130 flyover by the Coast Guard to begin the ceremony-at-sea. A poem was read in her memory before her ashes were released. Flower petals of roses and orchids were also released into the Gulf and the team blew bubbles, honoring one of Winter’s favorite enrichment activities.

We would like to thank all of Winter’s fans who have shared their love and supported CMA during this time. Together we will keep her inspiration alive forever. Her legacy will continue at Clearwater Marine Aquarium with an onsite memorial for visitors, virtual experiences, and an endowment in Winter’s honor that will safeguard indefinite support of CMA. We look forward to welcoming all to visit and share her memory at CMA and continuing her legacy with future generations.

Learn more about Winter's lasting legacy at WinterTheDolphin.com

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I have loved Winter ever since i was little and she will always be in my heart. The first time I saw her I was so happy.
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