Norway euthanizes beloved 1,300-pound walrus named Freya
WEBAug 14, 2022 · CNN — The Norwegian government euthanized its celebrity walrus Freya on early Sunday morning, after warning the public to stay away from her.
Freya the walrus delighted Norway. Her death has divided the ... - NBC News
WEBAug 16, 2022 · The decision to euthanize Freya, Norway’s beloved celebrity walrus, brought an abrupt end to her summer of stardom. Now her death has provoked public outrage and renewed long-standing concerns...
Norway euthanizes Freya, walrus who rose to fame for sinking boats
WEBNorwegian authorities euthanized Freya, a 1,300-pound walrus who rose to fame this summer for sinking boats, they announced Sunday, citing public safety concerns caused by the crowds she...
A Famous Walrus Is Killed, and Norwegians Are Divided - The New York Times
WEBAug 19, 2022 · The killing of Freya has polarized Oslo and threatens to blight the image of a country more commonly associated with diplomatic good deeds than mob-like hits.
Norway Kills Freya, a 1,300-Pound Walrus Who Delighted Onlookers
WEBAug 14, 2022 · The Norwegian authorities on Sunday killed a 1,300-pound walrus named Freya who had spent the past weeks off the coast of Oslo climbing onto boats and lounging on piers, saying that moving her...
Freya the walrus: Did she have to be euthanised? - BBC
WEBAug 19, 2022 · In mid-July, a 600kg (94 stone) walrus, affectionately nicknamed Freya, appeared near Norway's capital city in the Oslo Fjord. Not one to remain low-key, she soon became a local celebrity, as...
Norway euthanizes Freya the walrus, who drew crowds to Oslo Fjord
WEBAug 15, 2022 · LONDON -- A 1,300-pound walrus that became a popular attraction in Norway in recent weeks was euthanized on Sunday, after officials concluded the marine mammal posed a risk to humans.
Walrus Freya killed by Norway gets Oslo sculpture - BBC
WEBApr 29, 2023 · Norway's capital Oslo has unveiled a statue of a walrus who was a popular attraction but was then put down because of public safety concerns. The life-size bronze sculpture depicts Freya lying on...
A Walrus Named Freya Showed Up in Norway. Did She Have to Die?
WEBAug 16, 2022 · In Norway, Freya has dominated the news since she arrived in June, with trackers, Facebook groups and almost daily articles chronicling her plight.
Freya (walrus) - Wikipedia
WEBFreya was a young female walrus who appeared along the coasts of several western European countries (the Netherlands, Germany, the United Kingdom, Denmark, Sweden, and Norway) from October 2021 until her death on 14 August 2022.