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Sex: Female

Location of Capture: Pender Harbor

Date of Capture: 26th April 1968

Age at Capture: Approx. 3 years

Date of Death: 5th December 1970

Age at Death: Approx. 5 years

Location of Death: Marineland of the Pacific

Cause of Death: Mediastinal abscess

In April 1968, a number of orcas were captured in Pender Harbor. Among them were Corky and a male orca called Orky II. Shortly after their capture, Marineland of the Pacific acquired them and promptly relocated them. It is presumed that both Corky and Orky II were introduced to Orky, the resident whale at the park, shortly after their arrival.

Following Orky's passing, Corky and Orky II became the primary attractions at the park. By the end of 1969, Marineland obtained three additional orcas. Although the whales generally got along well, they were occasionally separated due to the limited space in their tank.

In December 1970, Corky succumbed to a mediastinal abscess and passed away.

External links

https://orcalab.org/free-corky-campaign/corkys-story/corkys-capture/

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-* Sex: Female
+Sex: Female
-* Location of Capture: Pender Harbor
-* Date of Capture: 26th April 1968
-* Age at Capture: Approx. 3 years
-* Date of Death: 5ht December 1970
-* Age at Death: Approx. 5 years
-* Location of Death: Marineland of the Pacific
-* Cause of Death: Mediastinal abscess
-== History ==
+Location of Capture: Pender Harbor
-In April 1968, several Orcas were captured in Pender Harbor. Corky and a male, named Orky II, were soon purchased by Marineland of the Pacific and immediately transferred. It is assumed both new Orcas met Orky, the resident whale at the park, soon after their arrival.
-After Orky’s death, Corky and Orky II became the main attractions at the park. By the end of 1969, Marineland purchased 3 new Orcas. The whales seemed to get along well, but were separated at times due to the small size of their tank.
+Date of Capture: 26th April 1968
-In December 1970, Corky died from a mediastinal abscess.
+Age at Capture: Approx. 3 years
+Date of Death: 5th December 1970
+Age at Death: Approx. 5 years
+Location of Death: Marineland of the Pacific
+Cause of Death: Mediastinal abscess
+In April 1968, a number of orcas were captured in Pender Harbor. Among them were Corky and a male orca called [[Orky II - orca|Orky II]]. Shortly after their capture, Marineland of the Pacific acquired them and promptly relocated them. It is presumed that both Corky and Orky II were introduced to Orky, the resident whale at the park, shortly after their arrival.
+Following Orky's passing, Corky and Orky II became the primary attractions at the park. By the end of 1969, Marineland obtained three additional orcas. Although the whales generally got along well, they were occasionally separated due to the limited space in their tank.
+In December 1970, Corky succumbed to a mediastinal abscess and passed away.
 == See also ==