Rescued beluga whale dies at SeaWorld San Diego

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 20 Oct, 18:44 · Archive

Cyprus, a nine-year-old beluga whale rescued from a closed Canadian theme park, died at SeaWorld San Diego weeks after arrival.

Cyprus, a nine-year-old beluga whale, died unexpectedly at SeaWorld San Diego on Sunday, weeks after being rescued from the shuttered Marineland Canada park in Ontario. He had been transferred to San Diego on 22 August alongside two other male belugas, Xavier and Jasper.

Cyprus stopped eating two days before his death, prompting SeaWorld's veterinarians and animal care team to conduct a thorough medical examination. An ultrasound showed that his intestinal tract was not functioning normally, indicating a possible serious life-threatening condition. Veterinarians worked through the night to stabilise him but were unable to save him.

SeaWorld stated that Cyprus had been doing well since arrival, eating consistently and acclimating to his new environment whilst interacting with his trainers and the other two rescued belugas. The park noted that belugas naturally hide physical distress, an instinctual trait that often masks serious health issues in early stages. Xavier and Jasper remain in stable health and are under close monitoring as they continue to adjust to their surroundings. A full necropsy will be conducted, with findings shared with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.

How it is being reported

• Sixth whale rescued from shuttered Canadian theme park dies suddenly at SeaWorld weeks after transferCyprus, a nine-year-old male cetacean, was transported to SeaWorld San Diego from the now-shuttered Marineland of Canada park in Ontario on August 22.Daily Mail · 20 Oct, 18:33
• Beluga whale dies at SeaWorld San Diego, weeks after Canadian rescueAn ultrasound showed that Cyprus’ intestinal tract was not functioning normally, indicating a possible serious life-threatening condition.New York Post · 19 Oct, 19:15

In this story: Cyprus · SeaWorld San Diego · Marineland Canada · Niagara Falls · San Diego · Ontario

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