Kayla the Orca Has Died at SeaWorld Orlando

(ORLANDO, Fla.) — A 30-year-old orca has died at SeaWorld's Orlando park.

SeaWorld officials say Kayla died Monday after a brief illness.

SeaWorld officials say a cause of death won't be known until a post-mortem examination is conducted.

Kayla began showing signs of discomfort on Saturday, and veterinarians began treating her based on what they found from a physical exam.

Park officials say her condition worsened on Sunday and she was given around-the-clock care until her death.

(ORLANDO, Fla.) — A 30-year-old orca has died at SeaWorld's Orlando park. SeaWorld officials say Kayla died Monday after a brief illness. SeaWorld officials say a cause of death won't be known until a post-mortem examination is conducted. Kayla began showing signs of discomfort on Saturday, and veterinarians began treating her based on what they found from a physical exam. Park officials say her condition worsened on Sunday and she was given around-the-clock care until her death.