Beloved beluga whale rumored to be Russian spy found dead [Video]

Yes, you have read our headline correctly. A beluga whale was indeed rumored to be a Russian spy. This whale, nicknamed Hvaldimir, was mysteriously found dead in Norway last Saturday.

Some experts are saying that the beluga was shot dead.

“Today, OneWhale and NOAH, two prominent animal rights organizations, have filed a police report in connection with the tragic death of Hvaldimir, the famous beluga whale known for his friendly demeanor and alleged ties to Russian naval operations,” said a Wednesday press release from the organizations. “The report has been submitted to the Sandnes Police District and the Norwegian National Authority for Investigation and Prosecution of Economic and Environmental Crime.”

Hvladimir’s time in the public spotlight began in 2019, when Norwegian media outlet NRKreported that the white whale was being spotted often by fishermen in Finnmark. He was found swimming between boats with a harness on. Per the report, the whale would seek boats and people and try to rub …