Date: Jun 24, 2001 Kogia simus
Location: Chi Ching, Kaoshiung City
Situation: Kaohsiung City Government transferred it to our aquarium. Its respiratory tract was seriously infected, and its breath stank. A blood culture was performed, and antibiotics given. Ultrasound test and Gastroscopy were both performed. Despite the efforts we made, it died on June 27. Skeleton samples were taken and exhibited in the hall.
Cause of Death: Aspiration pneumonia and diffuse gastrointestinal inflammation
Rescue teams:
Kaohsiung City Government
Kaohsiung City Rescue Team
Cetacean rescue team from the Planning Bureau of National Museum of Marine Biology and Aquarium