Beluga whale believed to be Russian spy found dead off coast of Norway

Published September 3, 2024 5:11pm ET



Hvaldimir, the beluga whale, a suspected Russian spy, was found dead off the coast of Norway.

The beloved celebrity animal was found dead due to apparently unnatural causes at the estimated age of 14-15 years old, which is half a typical beluga whale’s average lifespan. His death was announced by the nonprofit organization Marine Mind, which was devoted to monitoring him.

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