Danica Patrick has reshared an animal-welfare story that has captured the hearts of millions, urging her followers to help two orcas left behind in a closed French marine park.Patrick reacted after seeing drone footage recorded by American videographer Seph Lawless, whose documentation of the whales’ deteriorating condition has driven massive attention and a wave of public pressure. Patrick shared her message through her Instagram story and wrote:"Omg. Share and help save them!"Danica Patrick reshared Seph Lawless' post from October 26, 2025. Source: @danicapatrick via InstagramLawless, known for exploring derelict and abandoned locations, has spent months tracking the decline of Marineland of Antibes. The park closed permanently in early 2025 after France enacted strict limits on cetacean performances. That shutdown left thousands of animals in limbo, including two orcas whose health has become a central concern for marine experts.Lawless has been filming the site to expose those conditions, and his high-resolution drone footage has become the clearest window into the whales’ lives inside stagnant, poorly maintained enclosures. Danica Patrick shared one of Lawless’ most widely viewed clips, which first appears to show a lifeless mother orca drifting beside her son in murky water. The moment she lifts her head and responds to the drone. View this post on Instagram Instagram PostIn her post, the former NASCAR driver called on people to circulate the footage and amplify the demand to remove the pair from the abandoned facility. Officials tied to the park’s closure have defended their handling of the situation, pointing to a lengthy transition process under French law. The legislation that ended marine mammal shows was meant to signal a shift in national policy. However, it has left the remaining animals dependent on a complicated transfer and welfare system.Marine groups have argued that the orcas’ conditions illustrate the limits of that framework, while critics of Lawless claim his videos oversimplify the logistical and veterinary constraints involved. French authorities now want access to all of his footage, and he has been warned of extradition if he refuses to turn over or delete the material.Danica Patrick’s post places her alongside several celebrities, including Bella Hadid and Leona Lewis, who have supported the cause.Danica Patrick calls the MAHA alliance “the best thing that has happened to this country”Danica Patrick during U.S. President Donald Trump's 2024 rally at Lancaster Airport. Source: GettyDanica Patrick’s involvement in politics has increased over the past two years. After spending most of her career steering clear of public policy, she lately began attending major conservative events, engaging with commentators, and sharing her views more directly with her audience.That shift turned her into a recognizable figure in media circles, as she drew debate around her transition from athlete to political personality. Patrick's latest comments came from a recent alliance summit, where she reaffirmed her support for two movements: the Make America Great Again campaign and the Make America Healthy Again coalition.Patrick took to Instagram and wrote:"Had an absolute blast at the @mahaalliance summit! These are my people… open minded, disciplined, brave, interesting…. And a little weird! Me included. 😉The best thing that has happened to this country is MAGA and MAHA.⚡️"Danica Patrick, now an F1 analyst for Sky Sports, described them as the strongest forces for change in the country and framed her involvement as a natural extension of her growing interest in public issues.