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Hvaldimir: 'Spy' Whale Found Dead in Norway

Hvaldimir the Beluga

Hvaldimir was a male beluga whale who became famous in 2019 after appearing in the waters off Norway wearing a harness with a camera mount.

The harness prompted speculation that Hvaldimir was a Russian spy whale, trained by the Russian military for surveillance.

Norwegian authorities removed the harness, but Hvaldimir remained in the area, often interacting with boats and people.

Cause of Death

On August 11, 2022, Hvaldimir's body was found floating in the waters of the Arctic Circle in Norway.

An autopsy revealed that Hvaldimir had died from blunt force trauma to the head.

The cause of the injury is unknown, but authorities are investigating the possibility that Hvaldimir was hit by a boat or another object.

Reactions

Hvaldimir's death has sparked sadness and speculation among those who followed his story.

Some believe that Hvaldimir's death was a tragic accident, while others suspect that he may have been killed intentionally.

Norwegian authorities are continuing their investigation into the circumstances surrounding Hvaldimir's death.