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Marineland’s final beluga whale exodus is underway — six whales, including two males and four females, are being airlifted from Niagara Falls to U.S. aquariums in Chicago and Atlanta, part of a desperate bid to save them from euthanasia as the struggling park runs out of cash. Once home to 30 belugas and 4 dolphins — Canada’s last captive cetaceans — Marineland shut down to the public this year and faces closure. Last year’s near-disaster, when the government blocked a sale to China and Marineland threatened to kill the whales without funding, sparked global outcry. Now, with help from American and Spanish aquariums, a new rescue plan is moving forward — more transfers to San Diego and Valencia are expected. With 11 belugas and 4 dolphins still remaining, Marineland insists this unprecedented operation is their last hope for survival.

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