Norway's latest summer celebrity could be euthanased if large crowds don't stay away from the 600kg mammal.
Norwegian authorities are considering euthanasing a walrus that won hearts basking in the sun of the Oslo fjord, amid fears it is putting itself and the public in danger.Norwegian authorities say Freya the walrus continues to attract large crowds, despite appeals to the public to "back off"The animal's health is declining due to possible stress, authorities say
"The public's reckless behaviour and failure to follow authorities' recommendations could put lives in danger", a spokeswoman for the fisheries agency, Nadia Jdaini, said on Thursday.Freya has become a local celebrity, known for sinking boats in Frognerkilen bay.
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