VIRGINIA BEACH, VA. (WAVY) — Homer, the Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center’s much-loved North American river otter, was humanely euthanized Wednesday afternoon.
Homer was a geriatric otter who passed away at 16 years old and had been with the Virginia Aquarium for 15 years.
Homer’s health started to decline last week with a lack of appetite and limited mobility, officials say. The animal care and veterinarian teams monitored Hormer very closely and provided intensive care…