A walrus that was spotted basking on rocks in Northumberland has been put down by the Norwegian authorities due to fears it posed a risk to humans.
The 600kg walrus captured the hearts of the North East last November when she was spotted snoozing on the rocks at Seahouses. At the time, people were urged to stay away and allow the creature to rest - which they did - before she continued onto the Shetland Islands, and Hvide Sande and Thorsminde Harbour in Denmark.
And in recent weeks, she had become a popular attraction in the Norwegian capital Oslo, with people getting close to her and posing for pictures despite officials warning that people should refrain from doing so. Last month officials said that euthanasia would be a last resort for the protected species and they hoped she would leave the harbour of her own accord.
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Walrus spotted in Northumberland euthanised by Norwegian authorities after 'fears of risk to humans' in Oslo
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