A dolphin named Honey, who was famous for being the “world’s loneliest dolphin”, has sadly died after spending 2 years by herself in an abandoned Japanese aquarium.
Honey has recently passed away after spending 2 years in an aquarium that was abandoned back in 2018.
Honey was one of many animals that resided at Tokyo’s Marine Park.
But the park closed two years ago, therefore leaving Honey behind, along with forty-six penguins and hundreds of fish.
Supposedly one employee remained and was tasked with feeding the remaining animals since the park was abandoned however, they mostly remained alone.
Sadly, Honey was left all by her lonesome in a pool.
Honey was forced to live out her final years in the desolate tank with virtually no stimulation or interaction with anyone or anything.
The animal welfare organization, Dolphin Project, flew a drone over her concrete home to capture images of her squalor.
The dolphin project made many attempts to save Honey, but they were sadly unsuccessful.
On their website, they explained:
“In late February of this year, we reached out to our Japanese colleagues once again in attempts to purchase Honey in order that she could be retired in peace and dignity.”
Honey’s health was declining rapidly.
The Dolphin Project explained:
“These conversations ended in early March when it became apparent Honey was unlikely to survive.”
Just last month, Honey passed away.
The organization confirmed that the dolphin had indeed passed away in her tank.
“Later that month on March 29, Honey died in her tank.”
The only comfort we can take from this is that the poor creature has finally been put out of her suffering and misery.