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Beluga Whale Found Dead in Norwegian Waters Amid Spy Allegations

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A beluga whale nicknamed Hvaldimir was found floating in the Risavika Bay in southern Norway. The whale was initially spotted in Norway wearing a harness, sparking rumors that it might be a spy for Moscow. The whale's body was discovered by a father and son, and while it has passed away, the cause of death is currently unknown.

  1. NO
    NGO Marine Mind
    1. Based on these observations, it appeared as if Hvaldimir arrived in Norway by crossing over from Russian waters, where it is presumed he was held in captivity.
  2. NO
    Sebastian Strand
    NGO Marine Mind
    1. We've managed to retrieve his remains and put him in a cooled area, in preparation for a necropsy by the veterinary institute that can help determine what really happened to him.
    2. Unfortunately, we found Hvaldimir floating in the sea. He has passed away, but it's not immediately clear what the cause of death is.
    3. He's touched thousands of people's hearts just here in Norway.

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sources

  1. 1.The Times of India
  2. 2.The Guardian
  3. 3.CTV News
  4. 4.CNA News
  5. 5.Al Jazeera
  6. 6.BBC
  7. 7.The Times
  8. 8.The Washington Post
  9. 9.Agence France-Presse
  10. 10.Barents Observer
  11. 11.New York Times
  12. 12.NRK

perspectives

  1. 1.Russian Foreign Policy
  2. 2.Espionage
  3. 3.Whales

countries

  1. 1.GreenlandGL
  2. 2.NorwayNO
  3. 3.Russian FederationRU
  4. 4.SwedenSE

organizations

  1. 1.Marine Mammal Science
  2. 2.NGO Marine MindNO
  3. 3.GoPro
  4. 4.Northern Fleet

persons

  1. 1.Sebastian StrandNO
  2. 2.Vladimir PutinRU

technicals

  1. 1.Risavika Bay
  2. 2.Arctic
  3. 3.Hvaldimir