News: SeaWorld Rescues Stranded Melon-Head Whale

Posted at 10:03 AM EDT (1403 GMT)

Jun. 25th, 2008 -- Orlando, Fla. SeaWorld's Animal Rescue and Rehabilitation Team rescued an adult Melon-Head Whale found south of the Playalinda Beach near NASA yesterday.  The species of whale, normally located 30 miles off the coast, was found stranded by itself which typically indicates an illness.  SeaWorld's veterinarian staff examined and treated the 8-foot-long male and are transporting him to Gulf World for further extended treatment.