Freya: Sculpture of euthanized walrus unveiled in Norway
01 May 2023 |
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A statue commemorating the walrus, affectionately nicknamed Freya, was unveiled in Oslo. Her antics attracted attention last year but ultimately led to authorities putting her down.
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