The police are at Kadettangen in Bærum and cordon off the area, after many have defied calls to stay away from Freya.
Two police officers and a security guard are now turning people away from the popular bathing area.
The police have come out with one clear call to stay away from Freya. But people are enjoying the summer heat and swimming, and don’t seem to care much about the calls from the authorities.
– Seems like people don’t understand the risk
The police have also received several reports from people that Freya is back at the Kadettangen in Bærum.
The harbor master has been informed, and has put up several posters with warnings in the area, the police write on Twitter.
The police and Bærum municipality encourage people to stay away from the water, as long as Freya is in the area.
Photo: Olav Døvik / NRK
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According to the police, there will be many spectators, including children and young people without adults at the scene.
– It seems as if they do not understand the risk of staying so close to this wild animal, the police write on Twitter.
The police again ask people to be aware of the risk and to keep a good distance from the walrus.
– Feel free to go to another beach, they write on Twitter.
Freya has previously visited Tønsberg, Kragerø and Risør this summer.
Tried to pet Freya
When NRK was at Kadettangen this afternoon, there were many people in the area, but there were no security guards on site. Many must have bathed, ignoring the warnings against approaching Freya.
Some have had to swim for their lives to get away from the walrus. Small children are said to have also tried to pet Freya.
According to Bærum municipality, the guards are in the area.
– It is not a given that they stand in one place. They should walk around the entire area, says communications manager Lisa Bang.
The municipality says they will maintain the measure until Freya has left the area.
Yesterday, the police received a report about a woman who was chased by Freya while swimming at the Kadettangen. The woman claimed that the animal hissed at her.
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