THIS time last year we detailed the escapades of popular mammal Wally the Walrus, who had taken to relaxing on boats around Europe that did not belong to him (CW 19 Aug 2021). It appears word has gotten out among the walrus world, as a friend of Wally’s named Freya...
THIS time last year we detailed the escapades of popular mammal Wally the Walrus, who had taken to relaxing on boats around Europe that did not belong to him (CW 19 Aug 2021).
It appears word has gotten out among the walrus world, as a friend of Wally’s named Freya is now getting up to mischief herself.
The 700-kilogram marine mammal has been spotted in Denmark, Germany, the Netherlands and Scotland this year, before eventually settling down in Norway’s Frognerkilen bay, where she has sunk several small boats and inflatables anchored along the Nordic coast, after attempting to lounge on them.
Some boat-owners are calling for her visa to be revoked, but most have welcomed Freya’s presence, with the cheeky walrus becoming a hit with locals.
Perhaps someone ought to point out to the boat-owners that Freya and her descendants have been calling the ocean home a lot longer than their boats have existed.
