Unfortunately, we found Hvaldimir floating in the sea
We will pursue justice for Hvaldimir.
The only way to know for sure what those injuries were will be the official statement from the veterinary institute that is doing the autopsy,
The whale I knew and loved was a strong, capable and energetic animal yet so gentle, with a sweet and cheeky personality,
Several veterinarians, biologists, and ballistics experts have reviewed photographic evidence, including close-ups of Hvaldimir’s injuries,
The injuries on the whale are alarming and of a nature that cannot rule out a criminal act – it is shocking,
There was nothing to immediately reveal the cause of death,
He had multiple bullet wounds around his body.”
We have, together with the Directorate of Fisheries of Norway, been in contact with the police ahead of the autopsy, and will, of course, involve them if we uncover anything indicating anything suspicious."
When I saw his body and the multiple injuries, I immediately knew he had been killed by gunshots,
I even saw a bullet lodged in his body,
No, we have no information about that, and that is why we are filing a report this early in the process,
If we were using this animal for spying, do you really think we'd attach a mobile phone number with the message 'please call this number'?"
It is with heavy hearts that we share the news of Hvaldimir’s passing,
Due to the great attention around the whale, the Directorate of Fisheries decided to have an autopsy done in an effort to determine the cause of death,
Based on these observations, it appeared as if Hvaldimir arrived in Norway by crossing over from Russian waters, where it is presumed he was held in captivity,