Mystery of 'Russian Spy' Whale Hvaldimir's Death Solved

Norwegian police concluded that the death of beluga whale Hvaldimir was not caused by human activity. The whale, discovered with a harness in Norwegian waters five years ago and found dead on Aug. 31, had a stick in its mouth, which was unrelated to its death. A father and son discovered the body.

Norwegian authorities have determined that the death of Hvaldimir, the beluga whale infamously dubbed the 'Russian spy whale,' was not a result of human actions.

Hvaldimir, who gained notoriety five years ago after being found with a harness in Norwegian waters, was discovered dead on Aug. 31 with a stick in its mouth.

The body was found by a father and son fishing in southern Norway. Police confirmed on Monday that the presence of the stick didn't contribute to the whale's demise.

(With inputs from agencies.)