Freya the Walrus Spotted on Pier South of Oslo in June

1 年前

A Norwegian TikToker had a close encounter with Freya the walrus on a pier in Stabbestad, Norway, on Wednesday, June 22, before the animal was euthanized on Sunday, August 14.

Footage posted to TikTok shows Freya lounging on a pier.

The walrus, who was first spotted earlier this year lounging on boats, floating docks, and even on water scooters, according to local media, moved north to a fjord near Oslo, where it drew large crowds.

The walrus was euthanized on Sunday by the Norwegian Directorate of Fisheries, who said their decision was made based on several dangerous situations caused by the public coming too near the walrus.

A fundraiser has been set up in order to raise money for a statue in memory of Freya. Any excess funds will go to the WWF. The fundraiser had collected more than 61,000 NOK ($6,370USD) by Monday. Credit: Odin Kalvø via Storyful