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Manchester Evening News
Manchester Evening News
National
Abigail O'Leary & Sophie Halle-Richards

Town forced to abandon New Year's Eve fireworks after walrus washes up on shore

A coastal town was forced to cancel its New Year's Eve fireworks over concerns it could have scared a walrus which had washed up on its shore.

The large walrus, nicknamed "Thor," was spotted at Scarborough Harbour on December 30 - attracting crowds who wanted to catch a glimpse of the animal, which is normally found in the Arctic Circle.

It's thought the walrus could have come from as far as Canada, and is likely to be "wandering" before making his way back to his Arctic habitat.

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