Russian ‘spy whale’ in Norway wasn’t shot dead, likely died of bacterial infection
- A beluga whale near Norway, speculated to be a Russian spy, did not die from gunfire, but from a bacterial infection, according to Norwegian police.
- The final autopsy by Norway's Veterinary Institute determined that the cause of death was a bacterial infection possibly from a wound caused by a stick.
- Authorities found no evidence of foul play or gunshot wounds, leading to no criminal investigation, stated Amund Preede Revheim.
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The Institute also denies claims by animal rights groups that the whale was shot dead
Norway Says It Knows How Alleged 'Spy' Whale Died
A beluga whale that lived off Norway's coast, and whose harness ignited speculation that it was a Russian spy , wasn't shot to death as claimed by animal rights groups but died of a bacterial infection, Norwegian police said Friday. A final autopsy by Norway's Veterinary Institute "concludes that the probable...
The noted "spy whale" Hvaldimir probably died of a bacterial infection, according to the final autopsy report.
The noted "spy whale" Hvaldimir probably died of a bacterial infection, according to the final autopsy report.
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