Imagine waking up one morning to find a 1,800-pound Arctic walrus lounging on your boat, peacefully snoozing as if it belongs there. This is precisely what many coastal communities across Western Europe experienced with Wally the Walrus, a marine giant who became an unlikely celebrity in 2021. His adventures, which took him from the frigid Arctic to the warmer waters of Ireland, the UK, France, and Spain, have captivated the public and sparked widespread curiosity.
Wally first made waves when he was spotted on the shores of Valentia Island, Ireland, in March 2021. It was a surprising sight—an Arctic walrus, far from his native habitat, sunbathing on the rocks as if he had merely taken a wrong turn on his way home. This initial sighting was just the beginning of Wally’s remarkable journey. As he continued to travel, he made headlines in Wales, where he famously took up residence on a lifeboat station slipway, causing a bit of a stir among the local rescue crew.
Despite attempts to gently encourage him to move, Wally seemed content to stay, much to the amusement and slight frustration of the locals.
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