Ric O'Barry detained at Japan airport
Ric O'Barry detained at Japan airport
Published: 01:33 pm Jan 19, 2016
TOKYO: Ric O'Barry, the star of an Oscar-winning documentary about dolphin killings in Japan has been detained by immigration authorities at an airport near Tokyo. Ric O'Barry is the former dolphin trainer for the 'Flipper' TV series and star of 'The Cove.' The film shows the slaughter of dolphins herded into a cove in the coastal fishing village of Taiji. He was barred entry early Tuesday. Immigration officials say it is their policy not to comment on individual cases. O'Barry's lawyer Takashi Takano says he has appealed the decision.