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In August 1973, four orcas were captured in Pedder Bay, British Columbia. One adult male, K-1 Taku, was deemed to large, and was released instead as part of an individual recognition research. | In August 1973, four orcas were captured in Pedder Bay, British Columbia. One adult male, K-1 Taku, was deemed to large, and was released instead as part of an individual recognition research. | ||
The remaining 3 were kept, and later known as Frankie, Kandy, and Nootka II. The whales were soon sold to marine parks; Frankie was sold to SeaWorld San Diego. | The remaining 3 were kept, and later known as Frankie, [[Kandy - orca|Kandy]], and [[Nootka II - orca|Nootka II]]. The whales were soon sold to marine parks; Frankie was sold to SeaWorld San Diego. | ||
Here it was possible he met the other resident orcas; Kandu III, Kilroy, Kona, Ramu, & Sandy. Frankie was likely kept in one of the back pools while being trained for shows. | Here it was possible he met the other resident orcas; [[Kandu III - orca|Kandu III]], [[Kilroy - orca|Kilroy]], [[Kona - orca|Kona]], [[Ramu - orca|Ramu]], & [[Sandy - orca|Sandy]]. Frankie was likely kept in one of the back pools while being trained for shows. | ||
On January 29, 1974, Frankie died due to influenza after just 6 months in captivity. | On January 29, 1974, Frankie died due to influenza after just 6 months in captivity. | ||
Revision as of 13:44, 17 May 2023
Sex: Male
Pod: Southern Residents (L pod)
Place of Capture: Pedder Bay, British Columbia, Canada
Date of Capture: August 1973
Age at Capture: Approx. 12 years
In August 1973, four orcas were captured in Pedder Bay, British Columbia. One adult male, K-1 Taku, was deemed to large, and was released instead as part of an individual recognition research.
The remaining 3 were kept, and later known as Frankie, Kandy, and Nootka II. The whales were soon sold to marine parks; Frankie was sold to SeaWorld San Diego.
Here it was possible he met the other resident orcas; Kandu III, Kilroy, Kona, Ramu, & Sandy. Frankie was likely kept in one of the back pools while being trained for shows.
On January 29, 1974, Frankie died due to influenza after just 6 months in captivity.