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- Amaya, a 6-year-old orca, died suddenly at SeaWorld San Diego on Thursday.
- On Wednesday, the orca showed signs of an undisclosed illness, and veterinarians began treating her.
- About 24 hours later, she died. The cause of death is unknown and experts are conducting a post-mortem exam.
The youngest orca at SeaWorld San Diego died from an undisclosed illness on Thursday, the animal theme park told CNN.
SeaWorld said that 6-year-old Amaya first started showing signs of illness on Wednesday and her condition “continued to decline rapidly.”
Animal-care experts and veterinarians began treating Amaya on Wednesday, but about 24 hours later, the orca died, according to CNN.
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