The whale was first spotted in 2019 and has suffered minor injuries from contact with boats before.
It has been speculated that the whale may be a Russian spy, but this has not been confirmed.
Norwegian authorities are currently monitoring the situation and may consider taking measures to protect the whale, but for now, they are allowing it to roam free.
LONDON DAILY ARCHIVE
Oslo Residents Warned to Keep Their Distance from Mysterious White Whale in Inner Oslofjord
The Norwegian Directorate of Fisheries has warned the residents of Oslo to keep their distance from "Hvaldimir," a white whale that has been spotted in the inner Oslofjord, a densely populated area that raises the risk of injury due to human contact.
26 May 2023 · 23:19 UTC
