Canada: 'The Loneliest Whale In The World' Seen Banging Her Head Against Tank In Heartbreaking Video
'Captive orca,' 'lonely whale...' these phrases are enough to break your heart when talking about a whale in captivity. Kiska's story will probably break your heart twice over because she's been living in captivity in Ontario, Canada's Marineland amusement park since 2011.
'Captive orca,' 'lonely whale...' these phrases are enough to break your heart when talking about a whale in captivity. Kiska's story will probably break your heart twice over because she's been living in captivity in Ontario, Canada's Marineland amusement park since 2011.
In a video shared earlier this month by activist Phil Demers, who reportedly used to work at the park, Kiska has resorted to banging her head against the tank she floats in. Meanwhile, the #FreeKiska campaign continues to gain momentum.
According to the series of tweets shared by Demers, the video was shot earlier this month by activists campaigning for her freedom next to the enclosure.Activists entered MarineLand and displayed a prominent #FreeKiska sign to raise awareness of Canada¡¯s last surviving captive orca. Her suffering is unimaginable. Plz share. https://t.co/is5SQFxUi9
¡ª Phil Demers (@walruswhisperer) September 7, 2021
'This video was taken on Sept 4th, 2021. Anti-captivity activists entered MarineLand and observed Kiska, their last surviving orca bashing her head against the wall. Please watch and share. This cruelty must end. #FreeKiska,' read the caption.
This video was taken on Sept 4th, 2021. Anti-captivity activists entered MarineLand and observed Kiska, their last surviving orca bashing her head against the wall. Please watch and share. This cruelty must end. #FreeKiska pic.twitter.com/uKCxF1AScz
¡ª Phil Demers (@walruswhisperer) September 8, 2021
'Another angle. This is dangerous and self harming behaviour. Kiska is in distress,¡± explained another tweet.
This video was taken on Sept 4th, 2021. Anti-captivity activists entered MarineLand and observed Kiska, their last surviving orca bashing her head against the wall. Please watch and share. This cruelty must end. #FreeKiska pic.twitter.com/sBCaKleH19
¡ª Phil Demers (@walruswhisperer) September 8, 2021
Earlier, in another video shared by the user, Kiska could be seen floating around listlessly. According to Demers, 'she has lived in complete isolation since 2011.'
UPDATE: We have more heartbreaking video of Kiska, MarineLand¡¯s last surviving orca floating listlessly at the surface of her concrete pool. She has lived in complete isolation since 2011. Witnesses say she often calls out for other orcas. #FreeKiska pic.twitter.com/TWyw9x781B
¡ª Phil Demers (@walruswhisperer) July 16, 2021
Demers added that Kiska was once a 'docile' animal but complete isolation and a lack of response from any other whale pushed her to breaking point. According to The Canadian Press, Animal Welfare Services found, upon inspection, that most of the animals at the park were 'distressed.'
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