Hvaldimir, a suspected Russia spy was found dead off the coast of Norway a week ago. Hvaldimir was known for his friendly demeanor, however was spotted wearing a GoPro camera and a harness marked “Equipment of St. Petersburg,” sparking speculation that he was a Russian agent.
However, what was unique about Hvaldimir as a Russian spy?
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He was a (Beluga) Whale!
Named for the Norwegian word for whale (hval) and Russian president Vladimir Putin, he appeared in Scandinavian waters in 2019.
While that sounds outlandish, Russia and the US have a history of training sea mammals for military purposes. The US Navy has used dolphins and sea lions to gather intelligence, locate mines, and retrieve objects from the ocean floor.