Winter the Dolphin, star of 'Dolphin Tale', dies at 16

CLEARWATER, Fla. — Winter the Dolphin, the Clearwater Marine Aquarium's main attraction and the star of the film "Dolphin Tale," has passed away at the age of 16. Winter was battling a possible gastrointestinal infection.

The aquarium said Winter's condition was determined to be "critical" Wednesday evening, and she was receiving treatment from some of the top veterinary specialists in the nation who were exploring all avenues to save her life.

Winter was widely known for her prosthetic tail. She was first found in the waters of the Florida coast back in 2005 when she was caught in a crab trap. The circulation to her tail was cut off, eventually leading to its loss as she recovered at the Clearwater Marine Aquarium. Winter was just two-months-old.

Unable to really swim, Winter’s health continued to fade. David Yates, the CEO of the aquarium at the time, recalled the advice his team was given.

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