If crowds continue to gather around Freya the boat-bending celebrity
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
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
now in danger of being put to death because she could threaten bystanders who disregard signs
advising them to keep away from her.
advising them to keep away from her.
In July, when people observed Freya the walrus relaxing on recreational boats parked
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
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.
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
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
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"
Oslo to connect with her, saying that they had been acting in a "negligent manner"
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