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Advocates rallying to free oldest killer whale in captivity

The fight over Lolita, the oldest killer whale believed to be in captivity, has been going on for decades. On Saturday, animal rights advocates plan to rally for the orca as the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration prepares to decide if it will declare Lolita as part of an endangered group of whales. NBC’s Gabe Gutierrez reports.

The fight over Lolita, the oldest killer whale believed to be in captivity, has been going on for decades. On Saturday, animal rights advocates plan to rally for the orca as the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration prepares to decide if it will declare Lolita as part of an endangered group of whales. NBC’s Gabe Gutierrez reports.