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SeaWorld San Antonio mourns death of newborn dolphin

Park’s animal care team is closely monitoring the mother’s health

The post mentioned that dolphins’ health is highly fragile during the first few weeks of birth. (Photo Courtesy of SeaWorld San Antonio)

SAN ANTONIO – SeaWorld San Antonio is mourning the loss of a newborn dolphin.

The theme park posted on Facebook Wednesday that their newest Pacific white-sided dolphin passed away despite around-the-clock care.

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The post mentioned that dolphins’ health is highly fragile during the first few weeks of birth.

The late dolphin’s mother, Piquet, has remained acting normally. The animal care team staff is closely monitoring her well-being.


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Spencer Heath is a Digital Journalist at KSAT. Spencer graduated from the University of Texas at Austin, where he studied Radio-Television-Film. He’s worked as a journalist in San Antonio since June of 2022. Outside the newsroom, he enjoys watching movies and spending time with family.

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