Some of you will remember when SeaWorld trainer Dawn Brancheau was killed by an orca. While the tragedy often sparks discussions about SeaWorld’s practices and the marine park industry, very few people have tried to understand Dawn’s personal life or the tight-knit community of whale trainers who considered SeaWorld their second home. In this piece, Max Du explores the untold story of Dawn’s best friend, a whale trainer called Lyndsey Schemm from his hometown. Lyndsey leads him back to SeaWorld