Freya the walrus visits Oslo - in pictures

Locals in Norway's Frognerkilen bay received a sunbathing visitor this week

Freya the walrus in Frognerkilen bay, Norway. The marine mammal has damaged and often sunk small boats anchored along the Nordic coast after trying to get on board to relax on them. EPA

Freya climbs into a boat in Frognerkilen bay, Oslo. Reuters

A young female walrus nicknamed Freya rests on a boat in Frognerkilen, Oslo Fjord, Norway, on July 19, 2022. - For a week, a young female walrus nicknamed Freya has enamoured Norwegians by basking in the sun of the Oslo fjord, making a splash in the media and bending a few boats. (Photo by Tor Erik Schrøder / NTB / AFP) / Norway OUT

Freya has been charming locals in Oslo fjord for about a week. AFP

Freya on the waterfront at Frognerstranda. AFP

Freya relaxing at Frognerstranda in Oslo. AFP

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