Norway asks people to keep distance from spy whale to ensure animals safety
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Whale suffered minor injuries, says fisheries director
Fisheries Director Frank Bakke-Jensen, in a statement on Wednesday, said that so far there have only been minor incidents where the whale has suffered minor injuries, primarily from contact with boats.
However, he appealed people to maintain their distance, even though the whale is tame and used to being around people.
We especially encourage people in boats to keep a good distance to avoid the whale being injured or, in the worst case, killed by boat traffic, stated Bakke-Jensen.
Considering the dangers, Bakke-Jensen was asked if the whale should be kept in captivity.
We have always communicated that the whale in question is a free-living animal and we see no reason to capture it and put it behind barriers, he stated.
However, now that the whale is in a more vulnerable area and access to food may be limited, we will consider different measures. But it is too early to say anything concrete about that yet," added Bakke-Jensen.
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The movements of the whale will be monitored by the Directorate of Fisheries as they will hope it turns around after reaching the end of the Oslofjord.
In 2019, experts stated that Hvaldimir is a trained animal, and according to evidence, the animal has come from Russia.
Marine biologist at Norways Directorate of Fisheries Jorgen Ree Wiig said that the harness appeared specially made and had mounts for GoPro cameras on each side of it.
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