Norway warns against approaching Russian 'spy' whale for safety reasons.
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Norwegian officials have warned residents to avoid contact with a friendly beluga whale nicknamed Hvaldimir, suspected to be a Russian "spy" trained by the Russian Navy. The whale was first spotted in 2019 wearing a harness with mounts for an underwater camera, leading experts to believe he was trained by the Russian military. The whale has been following boats and foraging for food at farms, and has suffered minor injuries from contact with boats. Officials will monitor the whale's movements but will not capture it.
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