Beloved killer whale at SeaWorld dies suddenly
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Specialists at the California park described themselves as heartbroken over the news.
Amaya, a 6-year-old killer whale, began showing signs of illness on Aug. 18, Fox 5 reports. While the park’s doctors attempted to treat the animal, her condition continued to worsen and she died the following day. On Twitter, SeaWorld wrote, "We come to you today with news of the passing of Amaya, a truly amazing orca and member of our SeaWorld family. ‘Amaya was a playful, fun-loving orca that always put smiles on people’s faces,’ said Petey, one of her animal care specialists. ‘She will be missed by our team and the guests that she inspired. Thank you so much for the outpouring of love and support.’"More Related News
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