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Pod: N/A | Pod: N/A | ||
Place of | Place of capture: Ocean City, Washington State | ||
Date of | Date of capture: March 1973 | ||
Age at capture: Approx. 6 years | |||
==History== | |||
In March 1973, a young female Orca was found stranded on the beach in Ocean City, Washington. Later known as Sandy, she was rescued and sent to the Seattle Marine Aquarium, but a possible release was not considered. | In March 1973, a young female Orca was found stranded on the beach in Ocean City, Washington. Later known as Sandy, she was rescued and sent to the Seattle Marine Aquarium, but a possible release was not considered. | ||
Just a few months later, she was joined by another Orca; a male known as Frankie. In October 1973, both whales were purchased by SeaWorld San Diego. She met at least 9 other whales before being transferred with Ramu in 1975 to the new SeaWorld Orlando park (there is no record of this transfer, only speculation). | Just a few months later, she was joined by another Orca; a male known as Frankie. In October 1973, both whales were purchased by SeaWorld San Diego. She met at least 9 other whales before being transferred with Ramu in 1975 to the new SeaWorld Orlando park (there is no record of this transfer, only speculation). | ||
On October 22, 1977, Sandy died due to a cerebral hemorrhage. | |||
== See also == | == See also == | ||
{{Template:Captive orca see also}} | |||
[[Category:Captive animals]] | [[Category:Captive animals]] | ||
[[Category:Needs | [[Category:Needs picture]] | ||
[[Category:Orcas]] | [[Category:Orcas]] | ||
[[Category:Captive orcas]] | [[Category:Captive orcas]] | ||
[[Category:Captive orcas - deceased]] | [[Category:Captive orcas - deceased]] | ||