Published 16:27 IST, November 11th 2019

Internet sensation Beluga whale rumoured to be Russian Military spy

The beluga whale that became an internet sensation after playing fetch with a couple near the Artic pole might have escaped from a Russian military spy program

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beluga whale that became an internet sensation after playing fetch with a couple near Artic pole might have escaped from a Russian military spy programme. According to researchers whale is believed to be a lost spy animal trained by Russian Navy. giant animal is reported to be Hvalimir and was first reportedly discovered near rrn rway with a harness attached to his body and a label that said 'Equipment of Saint Petersburg'. 

A researcher of aquatic animal and a zoologist believe that video that went viral on social media is that of Hvaldimir who was once a captive whale and has probably escaped a Russian military programme. rwegian Institute of Marine Research and Hvaldimir Foundation have however t yet confirmed or verified  rumour. According to international media reports whale has been kwn to go up to boats to ask for food and play fetch. Earlier this year ar video probably showed gigantic mammal came in rescue of clumsy traveller who h lost all hope to get her phone back, amazingly, beluga whale took to initiative and brought back her phone to surface in its mouth. 

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