What did the “spy beluga” Hvaldimir die of? The mammal was found dead in southwest Norway at the end of August. The cetacean became famous in 2019 because it was suspected of being a spy animal from Russia. The cause of its death remains a mystery. Two NGOs claimed that the beluga was shot dead. But the police are now saying otherwise.
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The Norwegian police are categorical: ” There is no evidence that Hvaldimir was shot dead “According to the autopsy, the beluga only has injuries” totally superficial “.
But that’s not what Regina Haug saw with her own eyes. The founder of One Whale, an NGO dedicated to the protection of the cetacean, claims that her remains presented “ multiple gunshot wounds. »
” There are some unexplained things that we would like to have a better explanation for.she insists. You know, when we can see that there are holes with blood flowing out of them and whales have heavy body mass and blubber. So for blood to flow out of a hole, it has to be a significant injury. “, assures Regina Haug.
Hvaldimir died of hunger?
So what happened to Hvaldimir? A 35-centimeter stick was lodged in the animal’s mouth, according to police. Its stomach was empty. The famous beluga may have succumbed to hunger.
Activist Regina Haug doesn’t believe it for a second: Hvaldimir hasn’t lost any weight, she assures. Determined to find out the truth. The final autopsy report will be known within two weeks.
Without further ado, a generous donor offered 50,000 crowns – just over 4,000 euros – for any information on Hvaldimir’s death.
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