...died today at SeaWorld San Diego, at 12 years of age:

...Sumar's trainers and support staff were devastated by the sudden loss and are sharing stories, Koontz said. "The loss of any animal is difficult, but that was even more so."...

http://www.cnn.com/2...=rss_topstories

Sumar was born at SeaWorld Orlando...

that's so sad, and i just watched the episode of cupcake wars, on food network, about his birthday celebration.

edit: i just read the comments on the article, and it amazes me how those people think seaworld treats their animals and how they don't understand that orcas cannot just be thrown back into the ocean.