A harness taken from the beluga whale bore the words “Equipment of St. Petersburg.”
Norwegian marine experts have encountered a beluga whale they believe was been trained by the Russian navy to harass foreign shipping as part of a wider program of utilizing marine mammals in military operations.
The harness, which appeared configured to carry a camera or even weapons, was retrieved from the whale. Writing inside read, “Equipment of St. Petersburg.” Rikardsen said he had spoken with Russian counterparts who assured him they had no knowledge of any scientific projects involving belugas. “They tell me that most likely is the Russian navy in Murmansk,” he added.
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