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Orcas Lived With
Taku (K1) Aug-?? 73 Oct-25 73
Kandy Aug-?? 73 Oct-25 73
Nootka II Aug-?? 73 Oct-25 73
Sandy Aug-?? 73 Jan-29 74
Ramu Oct-25 73 Jan-29 74
Kilroy Oct-25 73 Jan-29 74
Canuck Oct-25 73 Jan-29 74
Kona Oct-25 73
 Jan-29, 74

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Frankie's Capture
Measurements: 1973 & 1974
Transfers: 1973
Photos: N/A















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Gender Male
Age at Death 12+ years
Date of Capture August 1973
Place of Capture Pedder Bay, B.C.
Date of Death January 29, 1974
Place of Death
 SeaWorld San Diego
Cause of Death Pneumonia, Influenza

  About Frankie (302)

Frankie* was a young bull captured in August 1973 along with Kandy*. Both orcas were kept at Pedder Bay along with 2 other orcas, who were captured recently,
Taku (K1)* and  Nootka II*. Soon the orcas were sold to Marine Parks, except for Taku (K1)*, he was released as part of individual recognition research.

Frankie* arrived at SeaWorld San Diego, where he met many other orcas. He was probably placed in a back pool and trained for shows. Unfortunately he passed away from pneumonia just 6 months after his capture.

 Name Meaning & Blood Type:

- Frankie means "Javelin" in Old German, "Free" in Latin and "Honest" in English
- Pronunciation of Frankie: FRAN-key
- Blood Type: 100% Southern Resident

Family:
Frankie was a member of the  Southern Resident Orca Community and it is believed he came from L pod.

 Transfers:

Seattle Marine Aquarium August 1973 - October 25, 1973
Sea World San Diego October 25, 1973 - January 29, 1974
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