Five years ago, a three month old dolphin’s tale became caught in a blue crab trap off the coast of Florida. The blood supply to her tail was cut off by the trap rope. The dolphin, which was given the name Winter, was rescued and transported to the Clearwater Marine Aquarium. Winter recovered, but subsequently lost her tail. She was, however, fitted with a series of prosthetic tales. Winter has become the most popular dolphin at the Clearwater Marine Aquarium and has now had a movie inspired by her story, called fittingly enough, Dolphin Tale. The movie stars Morgan Freeman, Ashley Judd, Harry Connick Jr. and Winter, who plays herself. Dolphin Tale will be in theaters in late September.

Winter the Dolphin

Dolphin Tale – Trailer