Controversial Euthanized Walrus Immortalized in Oslo Sculpture

A life-size statue of Freya, a walrus who was controversially euthanized in Norway last year, has been unveiled in Oslo. The walrus became a viral sensation for videos of it enjoying itself in an Oslo fjord last summer. Norwegian authorities made the decision to kill the beloved animal for public safety reasons, saying fans of the walrus hadn’t kept their distance from it as officials had recommended. The statue, called "For Our Sins," was crowd-funded and created by artist Astri Tonoian.