BBC documentary suggests dead beluga whale in Norway may have been trained for Russian military security.

A BBC documentary suggests a beluga whale named Hvaldimir, found dead in Norway, may have been trained as a "guard whale" for Russian military bases. Discovered with a harness and camera equipment, the whale's role was likely to detect human swimmers due to its ability to sense bubble noises. Despite initial theories of espionage, the documentary, after a 10-month investigation, indicates Hvaldimir's function was more related to security protection in the Arctic, a strategic area during the Cold War.

November 10, 2024
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