A white beluga whale named “Hvaldimir” that was first spotted in Norway not far from Russian waters with a harness that ignited rumors he may be a Moscow spy has been found dead. The Norwegian public broadcaster NRK reported that the whale carcass was found floating at the Risavika Bay in southern Norway Saturday by fishermen.
FILE - In this photo taken in April 2019 a beluga whale found in Arctic Norway is fed. FILE - In this photo taken in April 2019 a beluga whale found in Arctic Norway swims next to a vessel. FILE - In this photo taken in April 2019 a beluga whale found in Arctic Norway is fed. FILE - In this photo taken in April 2019 a beluga whale found in Arctic Norway is fed. FILE - In this photo taken in April 2019 a beluga whale found in Arctic Norway swims next to a vessel.
Strand, who has monitored Hvaldimir’s adventures for the past three years on behalf of the Norway-based Marine Mind non-profit organization, said he was deeply affected by the whale’s sudden death. The 4.2-meter long and 1,225-kilogram whale was first spotted by fishermen near the northern island of Ingøya, not far from the Arctic city of Hammerfest, in April 2019 wearing a harness and what appeared to be a mount for a small camera and a buckle marked with text “Equipment St. Petersburg”.
Over the years, the beluga was seen in several Norwegian coastal towns and it quickly became clear that he was very tame and enjoyed playing with people, NRK said.
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