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{{Infobox animal|name=Sandy|species=Orcinus orca|gender=Female|capture_date=March 1973|capture_location=Ocean City, Washington State|capture_age=Approx. 6 years|death_cause=Cerebral haemorrhage|death_date=October 22, 1977|breed=100% Southern Resident}}


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'''Sandy''' was a young female orca that was found stranded on the beach in Ocean City, Washington in March 1973. Later known as Sandy, she was rescued and sent to the Seattle Marine Aquarium, but a possible release was not considered.


Place of capture: Ocean City, Washington State
Just a few months later, she was joined by another orca; a male known as [[Frankie - orca|Frankie]]. In October 1973, both orcas were purchased by SeaWorld San Diego. She met at least 9 other orcas before being transferred with [[Ramu - orca|Ramu]] in 1975 to the new SeaWorld Orlando park.


Date of capture: March 1973
On October 22, 1977, Sandy died due to a cerebral haemorrhage.
== See also ==


Age at capture: Approx. 6 years
* [[List of deceased captive orcas]]
==History==
* [[List of living captive orcas]]
In March 1973, a young female Orca was found stranded on the beach in Ocean City, Washington. Later known as Sandy, she was rescued and sent to the Seattle Marine Aquarium, but a possible release was not considered.


Just a few months later, she was joined by another Orca; a male known as Frankie. In October 1973, both whales were purchased by SeaWorld San Diego. She met at least 9 other whales before being transferred with Ramu in 1975 to the new SeaWorld Orlando park (there is no record of this transfer, only speculation).
On October 22, 1977, Sandy died due to a cerebral hemorrhage.
== See also ==
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Sandy
SpeciesOrcinus orca
Breed100% Southern Resident
SexFemale
DiedOctober 22, 1977
Cause of deathCerebral haemorrhage
Captured atOcean City, Washington State
Capture ageApprox. 6 years
Capture dateMarch 1973

Sandy was a young female orca that was found stranded on the beach in Ocean City, Washington in March 1973. Later known as Sandy, she was rescued and sent to the Seattle Marine Aquarium, but a possible release was not considered.

Just a few months later, she was joined by another orca; a male known as Frankie. In October 1973, both orcas were purchased by SeaWorld San Diego. She met at least 9 other orcas before being transferred with Ramu in 1975 to the new SeaWorld Orlando park.

On October 22, 1977, Sandy died due to a cerebral haemorrhage.

See also