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Rescued beluga whales settling into new home at SeaWorld San Antonio after international rescue
Summary by Alamo Heights News Editorial Desk Diego Medel | San Antonio Report , as published by Texas Public Radio (TPR)
· July 31, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Further information about the rescue and the whales' adjustment to their new home can be found through Texas Public Radio.
In local news, two rescued beluga whales have found a new home at SeaWorld San Antonio. The whales, named Frankie and Bertie Botts, are reportedly doing well in their new environment. Trainers at SeaWorld San Antonio have observed that the pair is adapting quickly, exceeding expectations.
Further information about the rescue and the whales' adjustment to their new home can be found through Texas Public Radio. Details about the international rescue effort and the whales' daily life at SeaWorld San Antonio are available from the source, providing more insight into the story of Frankie and Bertie Botts.
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Category: local Published: July 31, 2026 Source: Texas Public Radio (TPR) Reading time: 1 min
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