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Tokitae’s ashes to return to Lummi Nation after necropsy

Tribal members will drum in Georgia after cremation

  • Aug. 24, 2023 11:07 a.m.
Laurie Rudock lays flowers at a makeshift memorial on top of bouquets of flowers.
Laurie Rudock lays flowers at a makeshift memorial Sunday, Aug. 20 after the recent death of captive orca Tokitae at the Miami Seaquarium in Key Biscayne, Fla. The orca, held captive for more than a half-century, died Friday, Aug. 18. (Photo by Wilfredo Lee/AP Photo)
By Julia Lerner Staff Reporter
Tokitae’s ashes will be transported back to the Lummi Nation, despite wishes from tribal leade

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