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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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 programme. According to the researchers the whale is believed to be a lost spy animal trained by the Russian Navy. The giant animal is reported to be Hvalimir and was first reportedly discovered near northern Norway 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 the 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. The Norwegian Institute of Marine Research and the Hvaldimir Foundation have however not yet confirmed or verified the rumour. According to international media reports the whale has been known to go up to boats to ask for food and play fetch. Earlier this year another video probably showed the gigantic mammal came in rescue of clumsy traveller who had lost all hope to get her phone back, amazingly, the beluga whale took to the initiative and brought back her phone to the surface in its mouth.
Netizens in awe
The video of the giant fish returning with the ball in its mouth had become a new internet sensation and had left netizens in awe. Here are some of the reactions:
I've only just seen this video of a Beluga whale playing rugby. We don't deserve this planet. via @reddit u/EspeeFunsail pic.twitter.com/IOPalCNikq
— Sreejith (@kk_sreejith) November 7, 2019
Absolutely true. And how beautifully he turns fluorescent blue when he goes underwater. Such a delightfully playful creature.
— Snort of derision (@CherryColaZing) November 7, 2019
How cute. So many movie and television plots from Zoo to the 100 say the same thing. Homo Sapiens are a plague to this planet. We really don’t deserve it.
— Truth2Power (@2020NextGoal) November 8, 2019
15:17 IST, November 11th 2019