https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-62518331
A walrus that has become a popular attraction in the Oslo Fjord is being endangered by too much attention and could even be put down for her own good, authorities say.
The walrus, nicknamed Freya, rose to fame after clambering on to boats to sunbathe - sometimes sinking them.
But the Norwegian fisheries ministry says people are getting too close, putting her and themselves at risk.
It is considering measures, including euthanasia, if crowds persist.
Despite repeated warnings, people continue to gather close to the 1,300lb (600kg) walrus, the fisheries ministry said.
As cute as Freya is, I feel like it's only a matter of time before people get fed up of the destruction, and demand something happens. And the people trying to get up close to her really aren't helping: that's obviously not a good idea .
Still, I do hope they don't have to put her down... perhaps they can find somewhere else to move her to?
A walrus that has become a popular attraction in the Oslo Fjord is being endangered by too much attention and could even be put down for her own good, authorities say.
The walrus, nicknamed Freya, rose to fame after clambering on to boats to sunbathe - sometimes sinking them.
But the Norwegian fisheries ministry says people are getting too close, putting her and themselves at risk.
It is considering measures, including euthanasia, if crowds persist.
Despite repeated warnings, people continue to gather close to the 1,300lb (600kg) walrus, the fisheries ministry said.
As cute as Freya is, I feel like it's only a matter of time before people get fed up of the destruction, and demand something happens. And the people trying to get up close to her really aren't helping: that's obviously not a good idea .
Still, I do hope they don't have to put her down... perhaps they can find somewhere else to move her to?
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