You can see my reaction to the tragic news regarding Freya here → kzread.info/dash/bejne/io2bz9Kle7HIYNI.html

@Dirty_Squirrell

Жыл бұрын

I was so upset over this. Freya was just being a walrus.

UPDATE: I am aware of the tragic news regarding Freya. I know this was a complex issue with no easy solution. In fact, I mention in this video that relocating Freya would have been very difficult. However, it is my opinion that there were other options and euthanasia should not have been entertained. I plan on addressing this in another video once I’ve had some time to gather my thoughts. It turns out that little walrus meant more to me than I realized. In the meantime, see my reaction to people getting too close to sea lions in La Jolla because the same principle applies... kzread.info/dash/bejne/dIlhysWFnLXVZLg.html

@GG-jb8gt

Жыл бұрын

It was not neccessary. I spent 3 hrs observing her. She didn't seem to be disturbed by anything at all. The school year starts in a week, and it will start raining tomorrow. Nobody will be by the sea. They could easily have placed guards / volunteers to keep curious people away. Actually I think Freya must have liked the company of people, -as a substitute to other walrusses. I am so upset. She was so beautiful. I'm so ashamed of my country. Killers.

@KPassionate

Жыл бұрын

@@GG-jb8gt I am also upset and I agree. There were so many other alternatives. This seems like the lazy way out.

@JessGillan

Жыл бұрын

This is heartbreaking. They choose the easiest way. Shame.

@Jandiss

Жыл бұрын

i'd suggest pinning this comment, since a decent amount of people will probably looking for something like this, also agree, i've not much experience with sea animals, but euthanasia should have been the very very last option

@KPassionate

Жыл бұрын

@@Jandiss thanks! I meant to pin it but obviously forgot.

That's gonna be an insurance claim to remember- "Boat sunk by lounging walrus. See video included."

@KPassionate

Жыл бұрын

Hahaha I hope the insurance accepts that!

@WingedHassar

Жыл бұрын

Act of God claim?

@KPassionate

Жыл бұрын

@@WingedHassar has to be 😂

@RoyCyberPunk

Жыл бұрын

@@WingedHassar It would be no different than making a claim over a lightning strike and let's face it it could have been a hell of a lot worst I mean at least they didn't have to go through the ordeal of surviving a rogue wave now those things are nasty and may truly be the last thing one ever sees.

@WingedHassar

Жыл бұрын

@@RoyCyberPunk lul

A little while ago a walrus found its way into the Baltic Sea and all the way to Finland. It did not end well. The walrus was named Stena. It first appeared on 14th July in Hamina, Finland and caused a stir. We haven't had walruses in here before and nobody knew what to do. People were told to leave it alone and it will leave once it has gained some energy. Police was guarding it so people would't get too close. Stena did leave the shore, went for a swim, and ended up getting tangled in a net. Fisherman cut the net and Stena tried to climb onto the fisherman's boat, but the boat tilted and sank. Few days later Stena was found in Kotka, about 150 metres inland. At this point it was very noticeable that Stena was not in good condition. Vets and other people went to take a look at Stena and decided that something has to be done. Stena was very skinny, quiet and not moving much. Consulting experts in Norway, the plan was to anaesthetise Stena and move it to Korkeasaari Wildlife hospital in Helsinki. Sadly, Stena died during transportation. Stena was examined and it most likely died of starvation at the age of 25. Stenas fat layer was almost non-existent and its stomach was empty. Stena is going to be displayed at the Finnish Museum of Natural History along with its story. You can find articles about Stena searching "Walrus Finland". At least YLE has articles in english about it. We are now afraid that Freya is going to find its way into Baltic Sea and face the same fate as Stena. There's no food for walruses in the Baltic Sea. People are trying to figure out how to prevent walruses (and other animals) getting too far in the Baltic Sea. I hope that Freya doesn't find its way too far into the Baltic.

@KPassionate

Жыл бұрын

Yes I saw this story. It was very sad. I would hope/think that if we start to see the condition of Freya deteriorate in the way that Stena did that experts could be brought in to anesthetize, capture, and relocate/rehabilitate the animal. That is what I would do anyway.

@nancysexton545

Жыл бұрын

Don't have to worry about that now....they KILLED her!!!!

Your channel's one of the best informats about marine wildlife

@KPassionate

Жыл бұрын

Wow thank you! That is such a huge compliment. I appreciate it!

RIP Big Freya

Rest in peace Freya. The world's loss is heaven's gain. Heaven must be full of animals and very few people.

At first I thought boats' uneven surfaces would be a deterrent; it can't be comfortable, right? But then seeing them hauled out on rocks & such. Perhaps a bit of unevenness + blubber = perfect? I hadn't thought about them sleep-evacuating. Poor boats. Well done as always, KP!

@KPassionate

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

I’ve been waiting for this video since I first saw Freda on Twitter. As usual, I was not disappointed. 😊

@KPassionate

Жыл бұрын

Aww yay! Thanks!

You are so right: Walrusses are perfect!

@KPassionate

Жыл бұрын

It is known!

We sure miss you KP

I think Freya is just one of the few first walrus tourists, since they dont know how to pay for a hotel they will just find a comfortable spot, and it happens to be boats.

@KPassionate

Жыл бұрын

Walrus waterbed 😂

Freya just needed a vacation, suntan on different boats is her kind of vacation time lol. Love your channel KP, thanks for sharing 👍👋👋🍷🍷

@KPassionate

Жыл бұрын

Same honestly 😂

I don't think anyone would ever think that Freya is trying to get on top of boats to deliberately sink them I mean is so obvious that she is using boats to replace the ice flows she would usually climb on top of. It must be frustrating for her how this new weird ice flows as far as she is concerned keep sinking under her weight and yes she is beautiful.

Gotta love the walrusses! 😍❤

@KPassionate

Жыл бұрын

Always!

She was seen yesterday in a really popular swimming area just outside of Oslo.

@KPassionate

Жыл бұрын

Oh yeah?!?! How is she looking?

@danielled8665

Жыл бұрын

@@KPassionate thicc as usual

@spirit__fox

Жыл бұрын

@@KPassionate She seems fine! Also fortunately no one got hurt. Everyone was out of the water really fast, and the police blocked off the area. They're trying to get everyone to stay 10 meters away, which granted is a bit hard when she goes to say hi on a busy beach. There are just too many people in that whole area of Oslo Fjord, and honestly it makes me worry that she will get hurt or someone will get hurt accidentally.

I love walruses so much, I’m glad we can share a love for them. Thank you for sharing the precious footage you have of the chonky babies. 🖤

@KPassionate

Жыл бұрын

Literally my fave

Not a good look killing the walrus Norway. RIP Freya goddess of beauty & Love :(

@KPassionate

Жыл бұрын

So devastating

Wish I could sleep like that.

@danielled8665

Жыл бұрын

Nooooo you don't. I've been there, sleeping like that for humans is what we like to call "depression" lmao

@KPassionate

Жыл бұрын

Omg same. To just be able to fall asleep wherever and not wake up with horrible neck pain. That is the dream!

@oregonlogger9775

Жыл бұрын

@@KPassionate And gorge yourself at a buffet line for 84 hous a stretch!

Freya - the Norse Goddess of Love and War whose chariot was drawn by cats. I think the Freya needs her very own chariot drawn by catfish

@KPassionate

Жыл бұрын

Ha! I sense a fan fiction!

Find yourself someone who looks at you the way KPassionate looks at a walrus lol

The sea lions out here on the Oregon Coast don't usually go for boats, but they seem to prefer floating docks or rocky islands to the shore. Now it makes sense.

They could prep a barge whose top surface is very close to the ocean surface and even make it look like an ice flow with foam or something like that so she has a nice resting place to sleep.

Freya looks at a boat: Violence is not the answer, is the question the answer is yes.

This is it Walrus is my Spirit Animal. It like me, sleeping for 3 days.

Amazing chonky creatures 😍😍

@KPassionate

Жыл бұрын

Yes they are!

Is it possible she likes the comfort and security afforded by the sidewalls on the boats, giving her more of a sheltered feeling then the flat deck they built? Maybe they need to make her her own boat shaped float. Add some sides to that deck, forming a cradle about the size of the boats she has been choosing that she can nessle down into. I was thinking the color might be part of it as well. If they are used to hauling out on floating ice sheets then the white boats may have a natural color appeal for her as well. Just thought from an ameture, lol.

@KPassionate

Жыл бұрын

Those are definitely some interesting thoughts! I'm not sure. Usually they aren't too particular about their haul outs but they also usually have several other animals to haul out with. I agree they should offer her a couple options.

@spirit__fox

Жыл бұрын

The flat dock was built near Hvaler, where she hasn't been in a while.

It's beyond inexcusable that Freya was murdered.

@KPassionate

Жыл бұрын

I agree

They’re saying she was put down

Are walruses not social animals? I thought since you mentioned herds, they were more social with each other or is it more of safety in numbers when sleeping?

@KPassionate

Жыл бұрын

They are definitely social animals but individuals can be different. Like humans who don’t always want to be around other humans. But it is possible she is missing other walruses

This breaks my heart...

@KPassionate

Жыл бұрын

Mine too 😢

I finally found my spirit animal

@KPassionate

Жыл бұрын

Omg same! That must make us soul mates!

We're going to end up creating Walrus beds by the docks. They just have to be more comfortable than the boats

@KPassionate

Жыл бұрын

Honestly walrus seem to be comfortable anywhere! The Rocky beaches they normally sleep seem horribly uncomfortable to my 34 year old back but to them? Doesn’t seem to be a problem.

The only thing I can suggest is creating tarps probably soaked in beeswax to protect the inside of the boats. If it survives the walrus induced sinking that is

@KPassionate

Жыл бұрын

I do not envy the boat owners that’s for sure

@beatrixthegreat1138

Жыл бұрын

@@KPassionate yes I agree. Goodness.

They should try giving her her own boat... lol. She'd probably just choose the one next to it though 😂

@jrmckim

Жыл бұрын

That's what I thought about too

@beastly4495

Жыл бұрын

@@jrmckim well they killed her. Pretty lame.

They* just killed this walrus 😥

Freya was killed yesterday

Freya gets dibs. Needs her rems. They need to make mock up dummy boats. I think she likes the enclosed portion of the boat, so maybe if they made the barge bowl shaped she would use it. If I had a spensive boat that she could use, money well spent. Owning a boat sucks money away like nothing else anyway, Freya is just helping them realize that a little quicker.

I'm surprised to hear that a walrus could sink a boat. They used to up until now look to me like only large and clumsy animals who can only snack on whatever is most convenient unless there is only water and maybe a whole school of fish too surrounding them. How in the world was that walrus able to climb on board a boat without any arms and legs?

@KPassionate

Жыл бұрын

That’s what they use the tusks for!

There was a video of a man hitting Freya on the head. Can anything be done to protect her?

@KPassionate

Жыл бұрын

Really? That’s terrible. The local authorities will have to set regulations and enforce them. She is a protected species.

Freya been put down

Well, this is a news story I won’t hear again. 😳😂

@KPassionate

Жыл бұрын

Hahaha its a doozy for sure!

❤❤❤❤❤🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

😞

3:00 "10,000 to 20,000 square miles of beach"? That can't be right, can it?

@KPassionate

Жыл бұрын

Nice catch!!! We just noticed it is supposed to say meters. Thanks for finding that!

06:25 no.. you don't want to know what they come up with.. 😭

She wasn't doing anything apart from wanting to have a rest.

And let me say one more thing: If a kayaker paddles near a walrus, in order to take a selfie,, and is introduced to darkness within seconds, it's the human's fault not the walrus. The same principle applies to douchebags in Yellowstone annoying bears.

Freya has been killed today in Norway 😭😭😭💔

@KPassionate

Жыл бұрын

I am devastated to hear this. There were other options. Euthanizing her should never have been considered.

@stacey4038

Жыл бұрын

@@KPassionate I agree, she caused no harm and if people just left her alone this wouldn’t of happened, but they should of looked at other options first 😞

Walruses is one of the kindest and very social animals in the world, they they just killed him wtf???? They love attention, we are the threats to animals not them. Hmph!!

Maybe Freya's looking for her bucket?

@KPassionate

Жыл бұрын

Hahahaha

Walruses are highly intelligent, social, and tactile animals. If they are orphaned they bond very quickly with human caretakers. Freya was probably 5 or 6 and somehow found her way to Norway from Greenlandic waters. Now, I'm not saying there were easy solutions. She is going to lounge on boats in this situation as did Wally a year or so ago in Ireland and Iceland. But why exactly was this perfectly healthy walrus murdered? The high season in Norway is coming to an end. It's quite conceivable she would have headed back North towards the arctic on her own. If she couldn't survive trying to venture home that is much, much, different than being murdered in cold blood. And she was not a "danger to humans". This is utter nonsense. She was a danger to human boats. More of an effort should have been made to get Freya Floating boats for her use only. I am outraged at the Norwegian Govt and their assclown Minister of Defense for acting hastily and killing this totally innocent Walrus. It's disgusting and their actions should have significant consequences.

@KPassionate

Жыл бұрын

I agree. There were no easy solutions but this was the laziest one possible

@liamg2271

Жыл бұрын

@@KPassionate Exactly right. Lazy, compassionless, and arguably psychopathic. Again, if she was killed trying to get back home that's much different. We have been horrific to our great marine mammals throughout history. It upsets me greatly. We refuse to learn and these actions were gutless.

Auguro che il male che avete fatto a questo povero animale indifeso possa essere ricambiato sulle famiglie del governo norvegese