Whale found with harness on 'may belong to Russian navy'
A beluga whale wearing a harness which was spotted by fishermen off Norway's coast could belong to the Russian navy, according to reports.
The Norwegian directorate of fisheries posted pictures and video on social media saying: "White whale off the Finnmarkkysten coast that had tight straps fastened around the body is free.
"Crew from the Fisheries Directorate's Sea Service are trained to release whales from ropes and fishing gear and, together with the local fisherman Joar Hesten, they managed to liberate the whale."
One of the fishermen told Norway's national broadcaster NRK that there were "two round straps" fastened around the whale.
"They were clipped with buckles," he added.
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