Norway euthanizes young sea elephant Freya as tourists resist warning against approaching

Norwegian Department of Fisheries It said on Sunday it euthanized a female sea elephant, or walrus, named Freya, after tourists ignored warnings not to approach the mammal. Until officials estimate that if it is released, it may be dangerous to humans one day.

“Throughout the actual site observations last week, It’s clear that people are ignorant of the advice currently being issued to stay away from the elephant.” The Norwegian Fisheries Department said

over the past few weeks The elephant became the center of attention in Norway. After enjoying swimming on the banks of the Oslo fjord near Osslo and likes to climb small boats causing some ships to sink into the sea Some ships were damaged.

Sea elephants are normally a protected species in Norway. causing government officials to observe and hope that when this elephant is bored, it will go out on its own. and euthanasia will only be a last resort.

But on Sunday (August 14), the Norwegian Fisheries Department said overall review that Freya could be dangerous to humans.

Mr. Frank Bucke-Yensen Director-General of the Department of Fisheries stated that The department considers several options. One of them is to move this beast elsewhere. But finally came to the conclusion that this method is probably not a solution to the problem.

“We are aware that this decision may be subject to public scrutiny. But I assure you that we made the right decision.” Bucke-Yensen said.

“We miss the welfare of the animals. But we also need to focus on human life and safety.”

Atlantic walruses normally live in the Arctic Ocean. And there are times when swimming into the North Sea and the Baltic Sea. but not often