George Takei and Adjoa Andoh react to death of Freya the walrus
Freya the walrus was put down after onlookers would ignore safety warnings and get too close to her. https://t.co/iKloB2mHTC pic.twitter.com/sGUUkvZ3Mw
- USA TODAY (@USATODAY) August 15, 2022
A 1,300-pound walrus named Freya who became popular for sunbathing in the Oslofjord was euthanized by the Norwegian Directorate of Fisheries over concerns for her health and the safety of the crowds of people who would ignore the warnings about getting too close to her. The option of moving her was also considered but it was decided that it was not feasible.
That Norwegian authorities had to kill a beloved Walrus because human onlookers simply wouldn’t listen and keep a safe distance from her is like a parable for our tragic, perilous times.
- George Takei (@GeorgeTakei) August 14, 2022
Really? People don’t keep away from the Walrus so for animal welfare concerns they kill the Walrus?! Wow we are a messed up species 😱 #Freyathewalrus https://t.co/Op6RnrhoAc
- Adjoa Andoh (@andoh_adjoa) August 15, 2022
USA, GT, AA