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Dead Russian ‘spy’ whale was shot, animal-rights activists say

Norwegian police asked to launch criminal investigation

The Independent UK · Sep 5, 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

'Russian Spy' Whale Found Dead In Norway

A Beluga whale whose strange harness sparked suspicions it was trained by Russia for spying purposes has been found dead in Norway, according to an NGO which tracks his movements.

International Business Times · Sep 2, 2024

Hvaldimir: The rugby-playing Russian spy whale

From returning phones dropped in the sea to playing rugby, here is a timeline of Hvaldimir’s interactions since he was first spotted

The Independent UK · May 30, 2023

Whale suspected to have been trained as ‘spy’ by Russia is spotted off Sweden coast

‘We don’t know why he has sped up so fast right now’

The Independent UK · May 30, 2023

Russian ‘spy’ whale Hvaldimir spotted off Sweden coast

Norwegian officials believe the beluga whale may have been trained by Russia’s navy and is accustomed to humans.

Al Jazeera · May 30, 2023

'Russian spy' whale found with harness strapped around body is spotted in Sweden

The Beluga whale was seen "moving very quickly away from his natural environment" days after it was spotted in Norway, whose residents were told to "avoid contact" with the creature

Daily Mirror · May 29, 2023