Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago

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Sad news from Chicago's Shedd Aquarium 💔

One of the beluga whales rescued from the failed Marineland Park in Canada died suddenly Tuesday, the Shedd announced. The 23-year-old whale, named Peekachu, was one of the whales rescued in the last two weeks, the Shedd said.

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