Beluga Whale Alleged To Be Russian Spy Appears To Have Defected To Norway

There’s a new development in what is clearly the most important story of the week.

The beluga whale that approached a Norwegian fishing boat wearing a harness that read “Equipment of St. Petersburg” on it has apparently defected. The Washington Post reported Thursday that the whale — who has thus far been tight-lipped about his name and employer — is now refusing to leave the Norwegian port city of Hammerfest.