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'Russian Spy' Whale Was Shot Dead: Animal Rights Groups

Animal rights groups said Wednesday that gunfire killed a beluga whale that rose to fame in Norway after its unusual harness sparked suspicions the creature had been trained by Russia as a spy.

International Business Times · Sep 4, 2024

Beluga whale suspected of being Russian spy found dead near Norway

It was not immediately clear what caused Hvaldimir’s death, after being reportedly well on Friday

Evening Standard · Sep 2, 2024

Beluga whale suspected of spying for Russia found dead in Norway

Hvaldimir was estimated to be 15 years old – relatively young for a Beluga whale, which can live up to 60

The Independent UK · Sep 2, 2024