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{{Infobox animal|name=Wally (Whale)|gender=Female|capture_date=August 8, 1970|capture_age=Approx. < 1|pod=Southern Residents|death_place=Munchen Aquarium, Germany|death_cause=Heart failure}} | {{Infobox animal|name=Wally (Whale)|gender=Female|capture_date=August 8, 1970|capture_age=Approx. < 1|pod=Southern Residents|death_place=Munchen Aquarium, Germany|death_cause=Heart failure|death_date=October 4, 1971}} | ||
On August 8, 1970, a young female orca was discovered stranded in Port Madison. Interestingly, this incident coincided with the [[Penn Cove orca captures|infamous captures]] that took place in Penn Cove, though it is unclear if there is any direct connection between the two events. | On August 8, 1970, a young female orca was discovered stranded in Port Madison. Interestingly, this incident coincided with the [[Penn Cove orca captures|infamous captures]] that took place in Penn Cove, though it is unclear if there is any direct connection between the two events. | ||
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| Sex | Female |
|---|---|
| Died | October 4, 1971 Munchen Aquarium, Germany |
| Cause of death | Heart failure |
| Capture age | Approx. < 1 |
| Pod | Southern Residents |
| Capture date | August 8, 1970 |
On August 8, 1970, a young female orca was discovered stranded in Port Madison. Interestingly, this incident coincided with the infamous captures that took place in Penn Cove, though it is unclear if there is any direct connection between the two events.
This young female orca, known as Wally or sometimes referred to as "Whale," became the first orca to be held in captivity in Germany.
On October 4, 1971, Wally passed away as a result of heart failure.