Watch how Keiko, the orca star of the hit film Free Willy, became the first captive orca to be successfully returned to his ocean. From capture to stardom to rehabilitation, from seapen to daily outings with caretakers, experience how Keiko gained over 3000 lbs, mixed it up with wild orcas, and even exhibited physical signs of attempts to mate, all the while thriving in the waters of his birth. Streaming Worldwide on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/ondemand/keikotheuntoldstory | Keiko: The Untold Story

In 1998, Keiko - the star of the film Free Willy - became the first orca to be released into the wild after a life spent in captivity. Dave Phillips was in charge of making it all happen. 🎧 https://bbc.in/3qg8HMs | BBC World Service