We are saddened to report that over the past few weeks, Tilikum's health has been deteriorating. Our teams are treating him with care and medication for what we believe is a bacterial infection in his lungs.
Since Tilikum became a part of SeaWorld’s family 23 years ago, he has received the best in marine mammal health care available for killer whales – including a focus on his physical health, mental engagement and social activity with other whales.
We are saddened to report that over the past few weeks, Tilikum's health has been deteriorating. Our teams are treating him with care and medication for what we believe is a bacterial infection in his lungs. Since Tilikum became a part of SeaWorld’s family 23 years ago, he has received the best in marine mammal health care available for killer whales – including a focus on his physical health, mental engagement and social activity with other whales. You can learn more about the care Tilikum is receiving by visiting our blog and watching the video of Tilikum and other whales below. http://bit.ly/1OYwH6z
Posted by SeaWorld on Tuesday, March 8, 2016
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