Orca whale Lolita unlikely to live if returned to ocean: Expert

  • The orca Lolita was slated to return to the ocean 50 years after her capture
  • A behavior team reported there is a 25% chance she dies if released
  • One expert says the conditions of the transport makes the risk higher

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