Third killer whale dies at SeaWorld this year

[Still Waters]

An Orca Whale at SeaWorld has died after a long struggle to overcome a bacterial infection

The theme park made the decision to euthanize the mother of four six weeks after it was rumoured that she was on the brink of death.

The 42-year-old whale was the grandmother of six, and the great grandmother of two. There are now 10 orcas in the San Diego theme park, including five males and five females. Those whales appear to e healthy, according to SeaWorld.

http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/seaworld-killer-whale-dies-kasatka-orca-suffer-bacterial-infection-blackfish-10-years-florida-a7896956.html