If crowds continue to gather around Freya the boat-bending celebrity

According to Norwegian officials, a 1,300-pound walrus famous for her sunbathing antics in Oslo

now in danger of being put to death because she could threaten bystanders who disregard signs

advising them to keep away from her.

In July, when people observed Freya the walrus relaxing on recreational boats parked

close to Oslo, the capital of Norway, and almost sinking the boats as she hopped aboard

for some sun, she became an instant online sensation.

Freya's internet fan following is expanding thanks to videos showing her belly-flopping aboard boats

But on Thursday, Norway's Directorate of Fisheries issued a strong warning to the throngs that had gathered

Oslo to connect with her, saying that they had been acting in a "negligent manner"