VAMMR Vancouver Aquarium Marine Mammal Rescue Centre Patient Directory

Pickles

Patient Record

Species: Pacific White-Sided Dolphin

Patient ID: LO2501

Admitted on: 2025/05/06

Collection Site: Maplewood Flats, North Vancouver

Reason for Admission: Live stranded, injuries

Weight at Admission: ──

Patient Status: deceased

Date of Death: 2025/05/07

Time in Care: 1 day

Transfer History

Received from: (Direct to MMR)

Mode of Transport: MMR Ambulance

Story

Pickles is an adult male Pacific white-sided dolphin that was rescued after being found stranded in North Vancouver. He was admitted to our facility for 24 hour care and emergency medical treatment.

Patient Updates

Pickles died on 2025/05/07 after 1 day in our care.

With heavy hearts we share that despite comprehensive medical treatment and around-the-clock care from our veterinary and volunteer teams, Pickles did not survive. A necropsy will be conducted to determine his final cause of death.

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