Vladimir Putin is below fireplace after the dying of “superstar” Beluga whale Hvaldimir, who was as soon as suspected of being skilled for espionage by the Kremlin.
A father and son found Hvaldimir’s lifeless physique floating within the Risavika Bay in Southern Norway on September 1. Animal activist teams now allege the whale was fatally shot – and social media customers have pointed fingers at the Russian despot, RadarOnline.com can reveal.
Within the wake of Hvaldimir’s dying, the hashtag “Justice for Hvaldimir” began trending on-line.
The whale’s dying initially raised eyebrows as Hvaldimir was wholesome and solely 15-years-old, which is comparatively younger for Belugas, who can reside 60 years.
Marine biologist and Marine Thoughts director Sebastian Strand mentioned: “Sadly, we discovered Hvaldimir floating within the sea. He has handed away but it surely’s not instantly clear what the reason for dying is.”
For the final three years, Strand monitored Hvaldimir’s actions on behalf of Norway-based non-profit Marine Thoughts.
Regardless of One Whale’s claims, Marine Thoughts mentioned there was “nothing to right away reveal the reason for dying”.
Strand added: “We noticed markings but it surely’s too early to say what the reason for dying was.”
Hvaldimir’s physique was transported to the Norwegian Veterinary Institute for an post-mortem. The outcomes are anticipated to return in about three weeks.
Police mentioned they had been wanting into the incident “to find out whether or not there are affordable motives to launch an investigation”.