This whole episode could be compared to a rodeo.Wild horses have been captured for years.Bred for their showmanship and then put on display for human entertainment.

Orca are much larger,more social and intelligent animals.I have known some pretty smart horses.I would be insane to get into a pen with them though.Having a pair of rear hooves purposely aimed at your head with a lot of punch behind them is unhealthy.

The whole thing can be used as a learning exp.I was raised in Puget Sound and have been in close contact with Orca.Once while fishing for Salmon I had one actually bump/slap the side of the kayak.I felt it was on purpose.I was in their waters.I don't do this anymore.That would be tempting fate.

I think this Orca could be returned to the wild.I would hope that If they chose to do this they would include a few members of his species and social group.