The Associated Press

ORLANDO — A 30-year-old orca has died at SeaWorld's Orlando park.

SeaWorld officials said Kayla died Monday after a brief illness. A cause of death won't be known until a post-mortem examination is conducted.

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Kayla began showing signs of discomfort Saturday, and veterinarians began treating her based on what they found from a physical exam.

Park officials said her condition worsened Sunday and she was given around-the-clock care until her death.

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Kayla was among the last orcas at SeaWorld's Orlando park, as well as parks in California and Texas.

The company announced in 2016 that it had stopped its orca breeding program.