Walrus named Thor spotted in Blyth after causing disruption to Scarborough fireworks display
An Arctic visitor has been spotted on the Northumberland coast after causing disruption further south.
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Footage shows a walrus, who has been named Thor, resting on a wooden pontoon at the yacht club in Blyth.
The animal was first spotted on the Hampshire coast in December.
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Hide AdThor was later seen in Scarborough, where the local council cancelled New Year's Eve fireworks to avoid disturbing him.
Walrus sightings are becoming more common. A walrus named Freya was spotted in 2021 in Seahouses, before turning up in Norway.