Norwegian celebrity walrus Freya could be euthanized because of her popularity

By Cami Mondeaux

Published August 12, 2022 4:35pm ET

Norwegian celebrity walrus Freya could be euthanized because of her popularity — A young female walrus nicknamed Freya rests on a boat in Frognerkilen, Oslo Fjord, Norway, on July 19, 2022. For a week, a young female walrus nicknamed Freya has enamoured Norwegians by basking in the sun of the Oslo fjord, making a splash in the media and bending a few boats.

A popular walrus that has garnered the widespread attention of tourists and residents alike in Norway may be at risk of being euthanized due to large crowds flocking to see the marine mammal.

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