The Department of Conservation was told by overseas experts it should euthanise orca calf Toa just days after it became stranded on the rocks in Plimmerton.
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The orca calf that became separated from his pod in Plimmerton nearly two weeks ago has died. Source: 1 NEWS
Affectionately named by rescuers as Toa, the baby orca had spent 13 days apart from its pod while a multitude of volunteers and teams tried cared for him.
It was the 13th day the orca has received care at Plimmerton Boating Club in a response led by the Department of Conservation with support from volunteer animal organisations, the community and local iwi, Ngāti Toa Rangatira.
Whale Rescue said tonight Toa passed away after rapidly deteriorating. Vets on site rushed to his aid but were unable to save him.
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