A 30-year-old orca has died at SeaWorld’s Orlando park.
SeaWorld officials say Kayla died Monday after a brief illness.
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SeaWorld officials say a cause of death won’t be known until a post-mortem examination is conducted.
Kayla began showing signs of discomfort on Saturday, and veterinarians began treating her based on what they found from a physical exam.
Park officials say her condition worsened on Sunday and she was given around-the-clock care until her death.
Kayla was among the last orcas at SeaWorld’s Orlando park, as well as parks in California and Texas.
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The company announced in 2016 that it had stopped its orca breeding program.
The Associated Press
