Mystery Surrounds Death of 'Russian Spy' Whale Hvaldimir

The beluga whale Hvaldimir, known for being discovered with a harness in Norwegian waters five years ago, was found dead on Aug. 31. Norwegian police confirmed that a stick in its mouth, not human activity, caused its death. The whale's body was discovered floating by a fishing duo in southern Norway.

A beluga whale discovered with a harness strapped around its neck in Norwegian waters five years ago, known as Hvaldimir, has been found dead.

According to police, a stick lodged in its mouth caused the death, not human activity. Hvaldimir's body was found by a father and son while fishing in southern Norway.

The whale's name is a combination of the Norwegian word for whale and Russian President Vladimir Putin's first name.

(With inputs from agencies.)