Rescued Sea Lion ‘Freeway’ Euthanized by SeaWorld San Diego

Rescued sea lion Freeway. Courtesy of SeaWorld San Diego

SAN DIEGO—The rescued sea lion Freeway has been euthanized by SeaWorld San Diego after contracting a progressive disease in 2022, officials said.

“Before he was rescued last year, he had contracted a progressive disease that our animal care experts diagnosed,” SeaWorld said April 21 on Facebook. “Despite extensive treatment, the disease caused his health to deteriorate over time.”