Hvaldimir, the Beloved "Spy" Whale, Shot to Death in Norway
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Hvaldimir, the Beloved "Spy" Whale, Shot to Death in Norway OneWhale and NOAH Seek Criminal Investigation
Sandnes, Norway — September 4, 2024 — Today, OneWhale and NOAH, two prominent animal rights organizations, have filed a police report in connection with the tragic death of Hvaldimir.
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