Beluga Whale Hvaldimir Was Not Killed By Humans

Beluga whale Hvaldimir was accused of being a Russian spy, but recent developments do not support this claim. The whale was spotted in Norway near Russian waters, and rumors spread that the animal was a spy for Moscow. When the whale, named Hvaldimir, was found dead over a week ago, some suspected foul play. However, police say Hvaldimir died due to a long stick caught in his mouth. Officials say there’s “nothing in the investigations that have been carried out to establish that it is human activity that has directly led to Hvaldimir’s death.” (newser)