DEATH IN VEGAS: Third Dolphin Reportedly Dies At Mirage Habitat Facility Since April | VIDEO

[CBS8] For the third time since April, a dolphin on display at the Mirage’s Secret Garden & Dolphin Habitat has died, the Strip property said Sunday. “Incredibly said news to share,” said Mirage spokesman Brian Ahern in an email Sunday announcing the death of K2, an 11-year-old bottlenose dolphin. Ahern said the facility is temporarily closed. In a letter that also was sent to employees, Mirage Interim President Franz Kallao said the dolphin died Saturday and had been receiving treatment for a respiratory illness. “All of us are heartbroken over this tragic loss, especially our amazing animal health and care teams who love and care for our animals on a daily basis.”

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