Norway euthanizes popular 1,320-pound walrus Freya
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Walruses are protected and as recently as last month officials said they hoped Freya would leave of her own accord and that euthanasia would be a last resort.
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Freya the walrus: Norway officials warn of euthanasia risk if crowds don’t stay away
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Norway euthanizes popular 1,320-pound walrus Freya
A walrus named Freya has stolen the hearts of a local Norwegian community, after flopping onto boats and engaging with crowds that come to interact with her.
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.
BERLIN — Authorities in Norway have euthanized a walrus that had drawn crowds of spectators in the Oslo Fjord after concluding that it posed a risk to humans.
By Zoe Sottile, CNN The Norwegian government euthanized its celebrity walrus Freya on early Sunday morning, after warning the public to stay away from her. “The decision to euthanize the walrus was made based on an overall assessment of the continued threat to human safety,” said Frank Bakke-Jensen,…
“The decision to euthanize the walrus was made based on an overall assessment of the continued threat to human safety,” Directorate of Fisheries Frank Bakke-Jensen said.
Walruses are protected and as recently as last month officials said they hoped Freya would leave of her own accord and that euthanasia would be a last resort.
