Exotic Incident #2168

Incident Date:
02/20/2015
Location:
Orlando, FL - USA
Facility Name:
SeaWorld Orlando
Facility Type:
Non-accredited Facility (RSZ)
Incident Category:
Animal Death (AD)
Species:
Marine
Animal:
Beluga Whale
Animal disposition:
Dead

Summary:

A beluga whale, Nanuq, on loan for breeding purposes has died after being treated for infection for a broken jaw at SeaWorld Orlando. USDA is investigating the death.

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