A white beluga whale suspected of being a Russian spy that was found dead off the coast of Norway suffered 'multiple gunshot wounds', animal rights activists have claimed.
A white beluga whale suspected of being a Russian spy that was found dead off the coast of Norway suffered 'multiple gunshot wounds', animal rights activists have claimed.
Animal rights groups said Hvaldimir was found riddled with bullets, adding that he was shot in a 'heinous crime'. One Whale founder Regina Haug vowed: 'We will pursue justice for Hvaldimir.' Hvaldimir, a white beluga whale who was first spotted near Russian waters wearing a harness and ignited rumours he may be a Moscow spy, has been found dead
Mr Strand, who has monitored Hvaldimir's adventures for the past three years on behalf of the Norway-based Marine Mind non-profit organisation, said he was deeply affected by the whale's sudden death. That sparked allegations that the beluga was 'a spy whale'. Experts said the Russian navy is known to have trained whales for military purposes.
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