There still no indication of what caused the deaths of Aurora the beluga whale and her calf Qila at the Vancouver Aquarium.
Dr. Haulena shares necropsy reports are inconclusive and we continue to gather test results. “I will not rest until we find some answers.” pic.twitter.com/jo64Vz1oIE
— Vancouver Aquarium (@vanaqua) November 28, 2016
The Aquarium’s Dr. John Nightingale says the necropsies were inconclusive.
However, he says Aurora’s liver was “traumatically compromised” indicating a toxin or bacteria could have invaded her system.
“We’re still seeking clarity on why the two whales displaced similar symptoms during the very sudden onset of their illnesses.”
He says they will continue to investigate the cause of death.
“We’re investigating all possibilities absolutely nothing is off the table.”
Nightingale says it has to be assumed the two deaths are related because both had the same clinical signs.
See also
- Aurora the beluga whale dies at Vancouver Aquarium
- Beloved beluga whale Qila dies at Vancouver Aquarium
- Vancouver Aquarium rescue centre broken into after beluga whale dies
Originally posted on CKNW.com.