US EditionLatest Details on the Death of a SeaWorld San Antonio Whale
BEXAR COUNTY, TEXAS, JUN 19 – Kamea, the youngest orca at SeaWorld San Antonio, died at age 11 after an illness despite veterinary efforts, highlighting shorter lifespans in captivity compared to wild orcas.
- SeaWorld San Antonio announced the death of its youngest orca, Kamea, on June 19, 2025, after she contracted an illness.
- Kamea's death follows a troubling pattern of young captive orcas succumbing to illnesses rarely seen in the wild, where orcas live much longer.
- SeaWorld stated staff provided round-the-clock veterinary care and praised Kamea's unique spirit, while former trainers and visitors shared heartfelt memories.
- Animal rights group PETA called the death predictable and heartbreaking, urging SeaWorld to scatter Kamea's ashes at sea and move remaining orcas to sanctuaries.
- Kamea’s death, the 45th orca to die at SeaWorld parks, reignited criticism of captivity’s ethics and raised calls for more responsible whale watching.
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SeaWorlds Orca death toll reaches 45
SeaWorld San Antonio has confirmed the death of Kamea, an 11-year-old female orca and the youngest member of the park’s captive pod. Born in captivity in 2013 to matriarch Takara, Kamea died on June 19 after a sudden illness. The park has not disclosed the cause of death—likely to avoid backlash—as her passing brings the number of orcas who have died at SeaWorld parks to 45… Source
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SeaWorld announces death of youngest orca with 'playful spirit' as staff share heartache - The Mirror
Staff have shared their heartache following the death of Kamea, they described her as 'playful and mischievous' and shared their many happy memories of watching her grow
·London, United Kingdom
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