Freya, The Beloved Norwegian Walrus, Was Killed Because People Wouldn't Stay Away From Her

The directorate concluded that they couldn't ensure the animal's welfare through any means.

He said that they had sympathies for the fact that the decision could cause a reaction from the public. We have a lot of respect for animal welfare, but human life and safety are more important.

The University of South-Eastern Norway biologist who operated a map that tracked the appearance of the beloved walrus called the decision to kill the animal too hasty. Aae said in a Facebook post that "everyone would be able to know where Freya was and could act accordingly." The number of spectators would soon be reduced.

The decision to kill her was a shame as she was likely to leave the Oslo Fjord on her own accord.