Hvaldimir, a “famous” white beluga whale, was recently found dead in southern Norway, giving rise to speculation and theories. animal rights Some groups suggest the whale may have been intentionally killed.
OneWhale and NOAH have requested a criminal investigation investigationclaiming there is strong evidence the whale had died from gunshot wounds.
According to OneWhale, a nonprofit focused on safeguarding Hvaldimir and relocating him to a wild beluga pod, several experts, including veterinarians, biologists and ballistics specialists, examined the evidence and concluded that a deliberate act caused the whale’s death.
“The whale’s injuries are alarming, shocking… it is crucial that the police intervene quickly. All the facts surrounding its death must come to light,” said Siri Martinsen, a veterinarian and leader of NOAH.
OneWhale founder Regina Haug spoke about her close relationship with the whale over the past five years.
“When I saw his body, I knew immediately that he had been shot. I even saw a bullet lodged in his body. This kind and gentle animal was senselessly killed. We will seek justice for Hvaldimir and hope that someone will come forward with information about his murder,” Haug said.
Hvaldimir became famous in 2019 after he was spotted wearing a custom harness, sparking rumors that he had possibly received training from the Russian military, according to CNN. Now, with his sudden death, there are claims that he was possibly shot, adding a layer of mystery and concern about the true cause of his passing.
‘A kind of celebrity’
South West Police District Superintendent Victor Fenne-Jensen declined to comment on whether his department investigated claims that the whale could be a spy for Russia.
“I don’t think we’ve had a case like this before,” he told CNN, calling Hvaldimir “something of a celebrity.”
Before Hvaldimir’s death, OneWhale and NOAH were attempting to relocate him to a safer area in northern Norway. They had obtained permits from the Norwegian Directorate of Fisheries.
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