The Norwegian police have stated that Hvaldimir, the white whale spotted five years ago in Norwegian waters and found dead on 31 August, died due to a stick lodged in its mouth. The animal's death was not related to human activity.

Animal rights groups questioned the report’s conclusion that there were no human-caused injuries, and they called for further police investigation.

The Norwegian police have reported that Hvaldimir, the white whale spotted five years ago in Norwegian waters and found dead on August 31st, died due to a stick lodged in its mouth. The death of the animal was not related to human activity.