A beluga whale that lived off Norway’s coast and whose harness ignited speculation that it was a Russian spy, was not shot to death as claimed by animal rights groups but died of a bacterial infection, Norwegian police said Friday.
  • Ptsf@lemmy.worldEnglish
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    1 hour ago

    Downsides to falsifying an otopsy on a whale: 0, maybe some angry eco-activists nobody will listen to.

    Upsides to admitting it was shot to death: You maybe get to launch a costly investigation if you’re bored and need some fun.

    Just food for thought.