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Kayla the SeaWorld Orca died from lung disease

Orlando, Fla — A SeaWorld Orlando spokesperson confirmed that lung disease was the cause of death for Kayla, the killer whale that died at the theme park in January.

The results come from a post-mortem investigaton after the 30-year-old orca died unexpectedly.

Kayla was born in captivity at SeaWorld San Antonio and was transported to Orlando n 2006.

She seemed healthy before she began showing signs of discomfort.

Despite treatment, her condition worsened and she died two days later.

SeaWorld Orlando announced Kayla’s death on January 28, 2019.

There are still five orcas in care at SeaWorld Orlando.

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