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A celebrity 'Russian spy' whale spotted with harness found dead in Norwegian waters

Source: ASSOCIATED PRESS

A white beluga whale named “Hvaldimir,” first spotted in Norway not far from Russian waters with a harness that ignited rumors he may be a Moscow spy, has been found dead.

The public broadcaster reported that the

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