Exotic Incident #2723
Incident Date:
11/10/2016
Location:
Washington, DC - USA
Facility Name:
National Zoo
Facility Type:
Accredited AZA Facility (AZA)
Incident Category:
Animal Death (AD)
Species:
Marine
Animal:
Gray seal
Animal disposition:
Dead
Summary:
Selkie, a 43-year-old gray seal, died. She had been treated for pain related to masses on her chest for months.
Action take by Born Free USA:
Notes:
http://www.statesman.com/news/national/selkie-former-navy-seal-dies-national-zoo/9tnT5eZ6ybsXuRDcP4gPXM/