(CNN) - The last killer whale born in Seaworld's captivity has died.
Kyara, a three-month-old calf, was diagnosed with an infection, and her health never improved.
Friends of SeaWorld, We are extremely saddened to announce the passing of Kyara, our newest killer whale calf. (1/3) https://t.co/PEuBUloz3r pic.twitter.com/RWpsv5BC4B
— SeaWorld (@SeaWorld) July 24, 2017
"Despite the team's best efforts, Kyara passed earlier today, surrounded by lots of love," SeaWorld tweeted.
A full postmortem examination will be held, but Seaworld officials say it could take a month or so to complete.
Kyara was being cared for at the park’s Animal Hospital surrounded by a team of dedicated staff members. (2/3) https://t.co/WPGVlgL04O pic.twitter.com/w53TZsDewj
— SeaWorld (@SeaWorld) July 24, 2017
The company says no other member of its orca pod are sick.
Seaworld announced last year that it was no longer going to breed killer whales. Kyara's mother was pregnant at that time.
Despite the teams best efforts Kyara passed earlier today, surrounded by lots of love. (3/3) Learn more about Kyara: https://t.co/tmjj6fGaNm pic.twitter.com/7T0FiXoODy
— SeaWorld (@SeaWorld) July 24, 2017
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