Sonal interviews Phil Demers, the man that developed a special relationship with a walrus called Smooshi, and as just one of millions of captive animals around the world, Smooshi's story is devastatingly hard to swallow. Their relationship would change Phil's life forever. From getting a job Phil thought he was minimally qualified for at the controversial MarineLand, a Canadian zoo and amusement park near Niagara Falls, to said facility suing him - their story is as fascinating as it is heartbreaking - and it hasn't stopped yet.
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