Norwegian police have determined that the death of Hvaldimir, a beluga whale rumored to be a Russian spy, was not caused by human activity. Found dead on August 31, the whale had a stick lodged in its mouth, and an autopsy indicated that it had not eaten and suffered from widespread organ failure. Contrary to claims by animal rights groups that Hvaldimir was shot, the preliminary autopsy revealed no evidence of gunshot wounds, and the injuries observed were superficial. Authorities have ruled out further investigation into the whale's death, stating that no human involvement was established. A final report on the findings is expected within two weeks, following public interest in the whale's mysterious past. Hvaldimir gained attention in 2019 when it was discovered wearing a harness, leading to speculation about its ties to Russian espionage.