A fourth whale moved out of Marineland in July dies after struggling with health issues following arrival at Shedd Aquarium in Chicago. Shedd Aquarium says the 26-year-old female beluga, Osiris, dies Monday morning.
Shedd Aquarium previously received 10 belugas from Marineland, a shuttered tourist attraction in Niagara Falls. In total, the deaths reported include three belugas previously transferred to Shedd, with Osiris becoming the latest. The reports describe the immediate cause in terms of health deterioration after relocation, with Shedd Aquarium attributing the death to ongoing struggles after her move.
Both outlets report the same sequence of events: Marineland transfers begin in July, Osiris arrives at Shedd, and she dies Monday morning amid continued health concerns. The coverage does not cite differing explanations for the death, focusing instead on the timing and Shedd’s statements.
