SEATTLE 鈥� The harbor seal known as Barney, loved by visitors at the Seattle Aquarium, died on Friday morning.
He was 39 years old and one of the oldest known harbor seals in human care, according to the Seattle Aquarium. They say he was roughly the equivalent of a 100-year-old human.
鈥淲e know that many in the community will join the Aquarium鈥檚 staff and volunteers in mourning this loss. Barney will be remembered and missed,鈥� Aquarium President and CEO Bob Davidson said.
Barney was the first harbor seal born at the aquarium in 1985 and was beloved by visitors and staff for nearly 40 years, the aquarium said in a release.
Supervisor of Birds and Mammals Mariko Bushcamp said she worked with Barney for more than a decade.
鈥淵ou鈥檒l leave a big hole – but thank you for all the memories, Barn,鈥� Bushcamp said.
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