STOCKHOLM: (Web Desk) A white beluga whale has now been spotted in Sweden after allegedly being trained by Russia for 'espionage'.
In 2019, it was spotted in a remote area of Finnmark, Norway. Now, the same whale has been spotted in Sweden that was once equipped with electronic devices. Experts believe that the Beluga-type whale was trained by the Russian Navy as a special spy and was
Then after 2019, it increased its speed and made its way to Sweden. In this regard, Sebastian Strand, a marine biologist at the organization OneWhale, said that "the whale has accelerated its journey for reasons that are not yet known." Could be.'
It has been spotted at Hønebostrand, on the southwest coast of Sweden.
According to experts, it may be looking for a mate and is moving fast. Beluga whales usually live together with other mates.
It should be noted that when the whale arrived in Norway in 2019, experts from the Norwegian Center for Fisheries removed the electronic device attached to it. A modern camera was installed on the whale with the name of the Russian city "St. Petersburg" written on its back. On this basis, the fear of spy whales has been expressed.
However, Russia has not responded to Norway's claim to this day. It should be noted that the waters in which the whale was spotted are also the main transit point for Western and Russian submarines.