Thirty beluga whales housed at a theme park that has been closed for around two years are being lined up for transfer to new facilities in the United States and Spain, according to multiple reports. The animals have been kept at the abandoned site during the period the park has not operated. The proposed relocation is described as a “lifeline,” offering the whales a chance to move to new homes rather than remain at the shuttered location.
Both accounts say the transfer is conditional. Before any movement takes place, the belugas must pass veterinary checks to confirm their health and suitability for travel and for the receiving institutions. The sources identify 30 whales as the group involved and note that the plan includes transferring them to destinations in America and Spain, though the exact facilities and timing are not specified in the excerpts provided.
Overall, the reporting focuses on the change in prospects for the animals after a prolonged period of uncertainty, while emphasizing that veterinary assessments are required before relocation can proceed.
