SAN DIEGO—The rescued sea lion Freeway has been euthanized by SeaWorld San Diego after contracting a progressive disease in 2022, officials said.
“Before he was rescued last year, he had contracted a progressive disease that our animal care experts diagnosed,” SeaWorld said April 21 on Facebook. “Despite extensive treatment, the disease caused his health to deteriorate over time.”
Given his decline, the animal care team made the decision to humanely euthanize him, SeaWorld said.
“We are grateful for the support of the community and all of Freeway’s fans who, like us, loved him so very much,” officials said. “We will miss him dearly.”…