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The walrus Freya on a boat in the Oslofjord
Photo: Tor Erik Schröder / NTB / AFP
The walrus Freya has been causing a stir in Norway for weeks.
Videos online show Freya climbing onto boats in the Oslofjord and sinking them with her 600 kilograms.
There is a real hype about the animal, which does one thing above all: sleep.
Freya attracts large crowds in the Oslofjord.
This could now become a problem for the walrus itself: the fisheries department says they are considering putting Freya to sleep.
The walrus poses a threat to the public and onlookers a threat to the animal, a statement said.
Appeals to the population to stay away from Freya also did not help, according to the information.
According to the statement, the Fisheries Directorate observed several "potentially dangerous situations" this week.
Accordingly, it was also observed that people had thrown objects at the walrus.
The Fisheries Directorate published a photo of a large group of people standing directly in front of the walrus.
Authority cares about human life
"The public's reckless behavior and failure to heed the authorities' advice could put lives at risk," a spokeswoman said.
»Our biggest fear is that people could get hurt.«
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Onlookers get dangerously close to Freya
Photo: Trond Reidar Teigen / dpa
The Fisheries Directorate is now considering other measures.
"Punching could be a real alternative," it said.
You are in constant dialogue with a veterinarian who evaluates the well-being.
Accordingly, the walrus does not get enough rest, experts thought it was stressed.
The authority again called on people to keep their distance from the walrus and not to bathe with it.
This is for your own safety and animal welfare.
As recently as July 26, the Fisheries Directorate was optimistic that Freya would move on on her own.
“Walruses are wild, protected and Red Listed animals.
That means euthanasia is the last option," it said.
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