Mysterious Russian Spy Whale Moving Rapidly - World Eye News

The mysterious beluga whale that was first spotted in Norway in

2019 is moving rapidly along the Norwegian coast.

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The whale, which is believed to have been trained by the

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Russian military, was first spotted wearing a harness with a camera attached to it.

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The harness led some to believe that the whale was being used for surveillance purposes.

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In recent months, the whale has been spotted swimming at speeds of up to 25 kilometers per hour.

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This is much faster than the average speed of a beluga whale, which is about 10 kilometers per hour.

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The whale's sudden change in behavior has puzzled scientists and experts.

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Some experts believe that the whale may be trying to escape from the Norwegian coast.

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Others believe that the whale may be trying to find food.

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It is also possible that the whale is simply exploring its new surroundings.

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