Dolphin transported to SeaWorld after being rescued in San Pedro dies

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Wednesday, December 17, 2014
A 1-year-old dolphin died at SeaWorld San Diego Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2014 after being rescued by Los Angeles County Lifeguards in San Pedro.
A 1-year-old dolphin died at SeaWorld San Diego Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2014 after being rescued by Los Angeles County Lifeguards in San Pedro.
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SAN DIEGO, Calif. (KABC) -- A dolphin that was transported to SeaWorld San Diego after being rescued by Los Angeles County Fire Department lifeguards in San Pedro has died.

The 1-year-old dolphin was rescued from Royal Palms Beach Saturday morning and transported to the animal theme park in stable condition.

A dolphin was transported to SeaWorld San Diego after being rescued Saturday, Dec. 13, 2014 by Los Angeles County Fire Department lifeguards at Royal Palms Beach in San Pedro.

"The estimated 1-year-old dolphin was treated with a broad spectrum antibiotic, and our animal care team cared for him around the clock, including providing a flotation jacket and helping him swim," according to a post on SeaWorld San Diego's Facebook page.

His condition began to decline Tuesday, and he passed away shortly after 3 p.m. A necropsy will be performed to determine the dolphin's cause of death.

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