Sixth Rescued Beluga Whale Dies at SeaWorld San Diego
A sixth beluga whale, previously rescued from Canada, has died at SeaWorld San Diego.
Chicago, IL, October 19, 2026 —
A beluga whale that had previously been rescued from Canada has died at SeaWorld San Diego, according to the information provided. The whale is described as the sixth beluga to die, though the summary does not specify which group or period that count refers to.
Further details about the whale and its death were not provided. The whale’s name, age, the date it died and the cause of death are not stated. The information also does not give the date or circumstances of its rescue in Canada, or explain how the whale came to be at SeaWorld San Diego.
The summary does not identify the other belugas included in the count of six or say when they died. It also does not include a statement from SeaWorld, veterinary findings or information about any review of the death. Without those details, the circumstances surrounding the whale’s death and the meaning of the count cannot be established from the information available here.
The reported death marks the loss of a beluga that had been rescued from Canada. No additional information about the whale’s history, care or the events preceding its death was included in the summary.
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