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“Russian spy” beluga whale found dead in water off Norway
A harness-wearing beluga whale known for sparking speculation that he was a spy trained by the Russian navy has died, marine organizations tracking him said Saturday.
Hvaldimir, spotted with the harness in 2019, was found dead in heavily trafficked waters just outside of Stavanger, Norway, according to OneWhale.The organization does not believe the beluga’s death was natural and has asked Norwegian authorities to perform a necropsy.
“We are heartbroken,” OneWhale wrote in a Facebook post. “We are angry, too, as we have had to fight so hard, for so long to help him out of danger. And he was finally so close to having a better life. But We are angry at those who worked to block his move and spread misinformation.”
Hvaldimir may have been killed by a ship strike, a OneWhale member said. Before his death, the beluga was healthy, fit and a good weight. He also did not show any signs of having any diseases.
Belugas are vulnerable to pollution, habitat degradation, harassment, interactions with commercial and recreational fisheries, oil and gas exploration, disease, predation from killer whales and other types of human disturbance, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. The population was also once threatened by commercial and sport hunting.
Hvaldimir was given his name based on “Hval,” the Norwegian word for whale and “Vladimir, ” a nod to Russian President Vladimir Putin and the whale’s alleged association with Russia.
The Russian military has a history of trying to weaponize sea mammals, CBS News previously reported. Last year, British military spies said Russia appeared to be training combat dolphins to counter Ukrainian forces.
Hvaldimir was comfortable with people and would retrieve rings thrown into the water, according to previous reports. A OneWhale member described him as a “sweet, loving, kind and gentle angel of a whale.”
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How to watch the Minnesota Vikings vs. Chicago Bears NFL game today: Livestream options, more
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The Minnesota Vikings will take on the Chicago Bears today. The Vikings are currently 8-2, an impressive run so far this season, and will be looking to add a fourth win to their current streak after last Sunday’s 23-13 win against the Tennessee Titans. The Bears, on the other hand, are entering this game on the heels of a four-game losing streak after a tough 20-19 loss against the Green Bay Packers last Sunday.
Here’s how and when you can watch the Vikings vs. Bears game today, whether or not you have cable.
How and when to watch the Minnesota Vikings vs. Chicago Bears
The Vikings vs. Bears game will be played on Sunday, November 24, 2024 at 1:00 p.m. ET (11:00 a.m. PT). The game will air on Fox and stream on Fubo and the platforms featured below.
How and when to watch the Minnesota Vikings vs. Chicago Bears game without cable
You can watch this week’s NFL game on Fox via several streaming services. All you need is an internet connection and one of the top options outlined below.
Fubo offers you an easy, user-friendly way to watch NFL games on CBS, Fox, NBC, ABC, ESPN, and NFL Network, plus NCAA football channels. The Pro tier includes 200+ channels and unlimited DVR, while the Elite with Sports Plus tier adds NFL RedZone and 4K resolution. New subscribers get a seven-day free trial and all plans allow streaming on up to 10 screens simultaneously.
You can watch today’s game with a subscription to Sling’s Orange + Blue tier, which includes ESPN, ABC, NBC, and Fox. The plan offers 46 channels with local NFL games, nationally broadcast games and 50 hours of DVR storage. For complete NFL coverage, add Paramount+ to get CBS games, or upgrade with the Sports Extra add-on for additional sports channels like Golf Channel, NBA TV and NFL RedZone.
Watching NFL games, including Fox broadcasts, is simple with Hulu + Live TV, which includes 90 channels, unlimited DVR storage, and access to NFL preseason games, live regular season games and studio shows. The service includes ESPN+ and Disney+ in the subscription.
Want to watch today’s game live on your smartphone? If so, NFL+ streaming service is the solution you’re looking for. It lets you watch NFL Network and out-of-market games on mobile devices, with an upgrade option to NFL+ Premium that includes NFL RedZone for watching up to eight games simultaneously. Note that NFL+ only works on phones and tablets, not TVs.