The large walrus nicknamed 'Thor' was spotted at Scarborough Harbour on December 30
A coastal town was forced to cancel its New Year's Eve fireworks over concerns it could have scared a walrus which had washed up on its shore.
It's thought the walrus could have come from as far as Canada, and is likely to be "wandering" before making his way back to his Arctic habitat.The animal has been identified as Thor, an adolescent male that was seen on beaches in Hampshire earlier this month - and was also spotted in Holland and France.
A spokesman for Scarborough Borough Council said: "We have taken the decision to cancel tonight’s New Year’s Eve fireworks display on the advice of British Divers Marine Life Rescue , because of the arrival of the walrus ‘Thor’ in the harbour.Councillor Steve Siddons, leader of the council, said: "We are really disappointed that we’ve had to cancel the fireworks but the welfare of the walrus has to take precedence. Our decision is based on expert advice from the BDMLR charity.
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