Kiska was the only orca living in captivity in Ontario, Canada, for 10 years he lived away from other species of his species. According environmentalists every day was suffering since spending the last decade swimming between circles or floating listlessly in a cramped tank at the amusement park sea ​​land.

The association in favor of biodiversity People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) announced that the killer whale died in the marine park last Fridayin which it was operated for people’s entertainment and he failed to live in the ocean with his family, where he could have had a natural life.

“After decades of suffering, Kiska the killer whale is dead. She was taken from her home to the ocean and spent her last 10 years in isolation in a narrow pond in MarineLand, Canada,” the organization described. environmental in a video published on its social networks.

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Kiska He went through several difficulties in his life, according to specialists the cetacean was around 47 years old. The killer whale was captured in Icelandic waters in 1979 with Keikothe star of the famous film Save Willy (Save Willy).

PETA Latino explained that for the past 10 years she has lived alone in Canada, after in 2011 her partner Ikaika was sent to sea ​​world in San Diego, United States. “Years before Ikaika’s transfer Kiska’s five puppies born at MarineLand died before their 7th birthday“, he detailed.

The organization explained that the average lifespan of killer whales is 30 to 50 years and the maximum life expectancy is estimated at 80 years for females and 60 years for males. In recent years, activists around the world have raised their voices to demand its release and reintroduction to its natural habitat.

animal justicea Canadian non-profit association, shared on their social networks on September 9, 2021 a video taken from above with a drone where we see Kiska banging her head and body against a glazed wall of the pond.

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The Canadian organization explained that the video was shared with the approval of local authorities who began an investigation to find out if the cetacean recorded episodes of anxiety.

Camille Labchuk, CEO of animal justicehe commented at the time for Radio-Canada Newsthat it was “heartbreaking to know that Kiska will never have the chance to be relocated to a whale sanctuary and experience the freedom she so deserved”.

The clip moved social network users who took advantage of the post to demand that Canadian authorities deal with the case of the lone killer whale.

After the death of KiskaCamille Labchuk announced that the legal team of animal justice They renew the charges against the amusement park for the cruel and illegal living conditions to which the orca was subjected.

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The death of Kiska marks the end of ‘living’ captive animals in theme parks in Canada. In 2019, the government of the American country approved a bill prohibiting the import or breeding of species.

Camille explained in a press release that killer whales are incredibly social animalsHowever, Kiska did not have the opportunity to live with other animals, which is why she suffered from an agonizing loneliness, caused by the lack of space and the little mental stimulation.

“Under federal and provincial laws, it is illegal to cause animal suffering and distress, which includes psychological distress stemming from boredom and isolation,” said the director of Animal Justice. .

After Kiska’s death, sea ​​land released a statement in which he assured that “everyone will mourn his loss”.