ORLANDO, Fla. – Kayla, a 30-year-old orca whale, has died at SeaWorld Orlando.
The theme park announced Kayla's death Monday. Officials say Kayla began showing signs of discomfort on Saturday afternoon, WKMG reports.
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Despite receiving treatment and a physical exam, Kayla's condition worsened on Sunday. She died with her animal car specialists by her side.
No cause of death has been reported and Kayla will receive a full postmortem examination.
"While today is a difficult day for all of us at SeaWorld, Kayla inspired generations of guests and employees to care and learn more about this amazing species," SeaWorld officials said in a statement.
Kayla was the first killer whale to be born at SeaWorld San Antonio. She was moved to SeaWorld Ohio in 1991 and eventually made her way to Orlando in 2006.