Sick Orca

• Scientists considering capturing sick orca J50 to give her medical treatment

  With the condition of sick orca J50 growing increasingly dire, scientists are considering a last-ditch plan to capture the emaciated killer whale for treatment.

  Sep 11, 2018
  
• Critically ill endangered orca J50 has parasitic worms: NOAA

  J50, also known as Scarlet, is believed to be critically ill.

  Sep 6, 2018
  
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• Sick orca J50 gets live fish delivery in experimental attempt to save her

  Sunday's feeding trial was an attempt to bolster her chances of survival.

  Aug 14, 2018
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• Scientists weigh longshot plan to save dying endangered southern resident orca

  The female killer whale known as J50 appears emaciated, lethargic and has lost about 20 per cent of her body weight.

  Aug 3, 2018