Four Beluga Whales Rescued From Bankrupt Canadian Theme Park, Relocated to Chicago

Four beluga whales faced euthanasia after a Canadian theme park went out of business, leaving their fate uncertain. Scientists and conservationists organized a rescue mission to save the animals from being put down. The operation was described as groundbreaking, involving significant logistical and scientific challenges. The whales were ultimately transported to Chicago, where they could be properly cared for. WIRED spoke with members of the scientific team involved in planning and executing the complex rescue effort.