The beluga whale was found in Norway wearing a St. Petersburg-marked harness, prompting speculation that he was a Russian intelligence asset.
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Hvaldimir, beloved beluga whale and alleged Russian spy, found dead
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Beluga Whale Accused Of Spying For Russia May Have Been Shot To Death
Associated Press HELSINKI (AP) — A white beluga whale named “Hvaldimir” that was first spotted in Norway not far from Russian waters with a harness that ignited rumors he may be a Moscow spy has been found dead.
A Beluga whale whose strange harness sparked suspicions it was trained by Russia for spying purposes has been found dead in Norway, according to an NGO
The Beluga whale made famous for the "Russian spy" harness he was found wearing off the coast of Norway died over the weekend as volunteers said they were close to securing his release to open waters.
A white beluga whale named “Hvaldimir,” first spotted in Norway not far from Russian waters with a harness that ignited rumors he may be a Moscow spy, has been found dead.
Hvaldimir, a whale suspected of being a Russian spy after being spotted in a harness with the words "Equipment St. Petersburg," is found dead off the coast of Norway.
A beluga whale that was suspected of spying for Russia after being discovered in Norwegian waters five years ago has been found dead, according to the non-profit organization that had been monitoring the whale.
A beloved beluga whale with a mysterious past was found dead in the waters of Norway over the weekend. Admirers are paying tribute as authorities investigate.
Animal rights organizations file a police report in Norway seeking a criminal probe into the death of Hvalidmir, saying preliminary evidence points to death by gunshot.
A beluga whale purportedly trained as a Russian spy that was found dead off the coast of Norway this weekend died with "multiple bullet wounds," according to an animal rights group.
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