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What Happened To The Real-Life Free Willy?

It was 30 years ago this month that the movie Free Willy was released in cinemas. However, the furore over the real-life whale depicted in the film became an even bigger story than the movie itself. Sean was joined by Melissa Hobson, Marine science and conservation writer, who has been investigating the fate of the whale...

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16.15 13 Feb 2024


What Happened To The Real-Life Free Willy?


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16.15 13 Feb 2024


It was 30 years ago this month that the movie Free Willy was released in cinemas. However, the furore over the real-life whale depicted in the film became an even bigger story than the movie itself.

Sean was joined by Melissa Hobson, Marine science and conservation writer, who has been investigating the fate of the whale...


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