Hvaldimir, Russian spy and beluga whale
Hvaldimir autopsy finds no gunshot wounds in alleged Russian spy whale
Animal rights groups questioned the report’s conclusion that there were no human-caused injuries, and they called for further police investigation.
Mystery of Hvaldimir's death: Whale's autopsy reveals truth
The Norwegian police have stated that Hvaldimir, the white whale spotted five years ago in Norwegian waters and found dead on 31 August, died due to a stick lodged in its mouth. The animal's death was not related to human activity.
Russian "spy whale" cause of death revealed by police in Norway
The tame beluga had been nicknamed "Hvaldimir," combining the Norwegian word for whale - hval - and the first name of Russia's president.
Law enforcement clarify ‘Russian spy’ whale’s passing
Following the discovery of Hvaldimir's body, organizations like OneWhale and NOAH raised alarms after noting circular holes in the whale’s carcass, which they believed indicated gunshot wounds. This led to a formal complaint being filed with the police,
Celebrated "Russian Spy" Whale Hvaldimir Did Not Die Of Gunshot Wounds
A beluga whale "Hvaldimir", found dead in Norway in August, was not shot to death as claimed by animal rights groups but died of bacterial infection, said Norwegian Police.
'Russian spy' whale's death explained by police
The demise of the beluga whale Hvaldimir was not violent Norwegian police have said Read Full Article at RTcom
Hvaldimir: How the 'spy-whale' helped scientists better understand whale language
Several weeks ago we told you about the beloved beluga whale Hvaldimir who was found dead. Animal rights groups claim it was shot but a forensic examination has since concluded that “human
Russian ‘Spy Whale’ Hvaldimir Likely Died From Infection In Norway, Not Gunshot
Norwegian authorities confirmed that Hvaldimir, a beluga whale previously suspected of being a Russian spy, died from a bacterial infection rather than gunshot wounds.
Russia's Mysterious Spy Whale Hvaldimir Dies of Infection
The death of Hvaldimir, a beluga whale possibly trained by Russia, was due to an infection, despite initial claims of gunshot wounds by activists.
‘Russian spy’ whale Hvaldimir likely died of infection, say Norway police
He had a 35cm stick lodged in his mouth that likely led to a bacterial infection. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Russian ‘spy whale’ in Norway wasn’t shot dead, likely died of bacterial infection
The tame beluga, which was first spotted in 2019 not far from Russian waters, was found floating in southern Norway on Aug. 31.
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Friendly whale died from infection
Hvaldimir, the late white whale that sought human companionship all along the coast of Norway for several years, is now ...
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Mystery of Norwegian Whale 'Spying' Solved: Natural Causes Confirmed
A beluga whale found off Norway's coast sparked intrigue over a possible role as a Russian spy. However, a Norwegian autopsy ...