Victory for Animal Advocates: Lolita the Killer Whale to be Freed from Florida Aquarium

Lolita, a killer whale, is set to be freed from the Miami Seaquarium and returned to her home waters in the Pacific Northwest after more than 50 years in captivity. Animal activists have been fighting for her freedom for decades. Lolita has had multiple health scares over the years, but her supporters believe she can survive the move. The financial and logistical issues associated with moving a 5,000-pound whale across the country and teaching her how to hunt again remain a challenge. Jim Irsay, who owns the Indianapolis Colts, has agreed to pay for Lolita's transfer, which could cost upwards of $20 million.