Whale with ‘Spy’ Capabilities Sighted off Swedish Coast
Beluga Whale Sighted on Sweden’s Southwest Coast
A beluga whale, first discovered in Norway’s Finnmark region, has been spotted in the Hunnebostrand region on Sweden’s southwest coast. According to marine biologist Sebastian Strand, the whale was rapidly moving away from its natural environment, and the reason for this is unknown.
Strand stated that “it could be hormones pushing it to find a mate. Or it could be loneliness – because beluga whales are such a social species.” However, the unusual aspect of this appearance is that the whale was found with a man-made belt attached to it when it was first discovered.
The belt had a mechanism to which an action camera could be attached, and a plastic buckle with the inscription “Equipment St. Petersburg”. The allegation that the whale is a “Russian spy” has not been officially addressed by Moscow.
Beluga whales are a rare species that are found mainly in the Arctic and sub-Arctic regions. They are a social species that live in pods and are known for their unique vocalizations, which have been described as “singing.” The reasons for this particular whale’s migration to a warmer environment are still unknown.
