San Diego, Calif. (WBEN) – Cyprus, a 9-year-old beluga whale rescued from Marineland this summer, has died at SeaWorld San Diego.
The whale was rescued from the closed Ontario park as part of an international effort on Aug. 22. Cyprus stopped eating two days ago, according to a social media post from SeaWorld on Monday. During an examination, veterinarians found that his intestinal tract did not appear to be functioning properly. The team worked through the night to treat the life-threatening condition, but Cyprus did not survive. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration will conduct a necropsy…