Whale of a tale?
Via Fox News:
Russia’s military may have an unusual new recruit – a white beluga whale that has been spotted in the waters of the Norwegian Arctic.
The whale was wearing a tight harness that appears to be Russian made, sparking concern from Norwegian officials and prompting speculation that the animal may have escaped from a Russian military facility.
In a tweet, the Norwegian Directorate of Fisheries explained that officials worked with a local fisherman to take the harness off the whale’s body. Joergen Ree Wiig of the Directorate says “Equipment St. Petersburg” is written on the harness strap, which features a mount for an action camera.
Fishermen in Arctic Norway reported the tame white cetacean with a tight harness swimming around last week, Ree Wiig said Monday. On Friday, fisherman Joar Hesten, aided by Ree Wiig, jumped into the frigid water to remove the harness.