Lolita the orca, who went by many names, died from multiple illnesses.
She also suffered from 17 other chronic illnesses.
AdvertisementAdvertisementA newly released necropsy reveals that Lolita — a 57-year-old orca who spent nearly all her life in captivity — died from the progression of multiple chronic illnesses, including pneumonia, kidney degeneration, and a chronic heart condition.
The necropsy also listed 17 other illnesses in the aging orca, including gastritis, tongue ulcers, and keratitis — an inflammation of the cornea.
The 5,000-pound orca lived in the world's smallest orca enclosure — only 80 by 35 feet with a depth of 20 feet.
Persons:
—, Lolita, keratitis, Seaquarium, Lolita —
Organizations:
Service, Miami Herald, Orca Network
Locations:
Pacific