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{{Infobox animal|name=Wally (Whale)|gender=Female|capture_date=August 8, 1970|capture_age=Approx. < 1|pod=Southern Residents|death_place=Munchen Aquarium, Germany|death_cause=Heart failure|death_date=October 4, 1971}}
{{Infobox animal|name=Wally (Whale)|gender=Female|capture_date=August 8, 1970|capture_age=Approx. < 1|pod=Southern Residents|death_place=Munchen Aquarium, Germany|death_cause=Heart failure|death_date=October 4, 1971}}


On August 8, 1970, a young female orca was discovered stranded in Port Madison. Interestingly, this incident coincided with the [[Penn Cove orca captures|infamous captures]] that took place in Penn Cove, though it is unclear if there is any direct connection between the two events.
'''Wally''', also referred to as “Whale”, was a young female orca that was discovered stranded in Port Madison on August 8, 1970


This young female orca, known as Wally or sometimes referred to as "Whale," became the first orca to be held in captivity in Germany.
On August 8, 1970, a young female orca was discovered stranded in Port Madison. This incident coincided with the [[Penn Cove orca captures|infamous captures]] that took place in Penn Cove, though it is unclear if there is any direct connection between the two events.
 
Wally became the first orca to be held in captivity in Germany at Munchen Aquarium.


On October 4, 1971, Wally died as a result of heart failure.
On October 4, 1971, Wally died as a result of heart failure.
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