Kayla, a 30-year-old orca, dies at SeaWorld

Sign for SeaWorld in Orlando, Florida. File photo. 

ORLANDO, Fla. — Kayla, a 30-year-old female orca, died Monday, according to a statement from SeaWorld.

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A representative said in the statement that Kayla was showing signs of discomfort Saturday and that worsened through Sunday.

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Although her veterinarians provided her with care and treatment, she was not able to recover.

A cause of death will not be determined until a postmortem examination is completed.