Famous 'Russian spy dolphin' found dead
The carcass of the beluga whale 'Valdemir', which appeared in Norway in 2019, was discovered on August 31, 2024. Valdemir was initially rumored to be a Russian spy dolphin, but he gained popularity due to his friendly personality, and an activist group was formed to protect Valdemir.
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Hvaldimir is a beluga whale that appeared in Norway in 2019. Hvaldimir was wearing a harness marked 'Made in St. Petersburg,' which sparked rumors that he was a spy dolphin trained by Russia. The name 'Hvaldimir' is a combination of 'hval,' which means whale in Norwegian, and Vladimir Putin's first name, 'Vladimir.'
Valdemir is friendly and has attracted attention for his adorable behavior, such as picking up a cell phone that a human dropped in the sea. Valdemir has come to live in Norway, but there have been many
Charming Hvaldimir Underwater & Above Surface | OneWhale.org - YouTube
Valdemir's story has spread outside of Norway, and in 2023 a documentary titled ' The Lonely Spy Dolphin Named Valdemir ' was broadcast on NHK.
Valdemir, beloved by the Norwegian people, was found dead and floating in Lysavika, southern Norway, on the afternoon of August 31, 2024. The cause of death is unknown, and an autopsy is underway at the time of writing.
The Natural History Museum in Oslo wants to collect tissue samples from Valdemir's remains, while OneWhale wants him cremated and his ashes scattered at sea.
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