A 600kg walrus which discovered world fame for her antics within the Oslo fjord earlier than being put down has been honoured with a life-size sculpture.

Freya, named after the Norse goddess of magnificence and love, grew to become a preferred attraction in Norway after she clambered onto small boats to sunbathe and sunk them as she rested alongside the coast final summer time.

But in a transfer which sparked public outrage, she was later euthanised as a consequence of fears she posed a danger to people.

Fans had been warned to not get too near the 1,300lb mammal, and it was hoped she would ultimately go away of her personal accord.

However, authorities stated folks had not adopted suggestions to maintain a secure distance away from the large animal.

Norway's Directorate of Fisheries stated there was evidence of people having thrown things at the walrus, bathed alongside her, and brought photos close to the sting of the water near her.

Now a bronze sculpture of Freya has been unveiled on the Oslo marina - not removed from the place she was seen stress-free through the summer time months of 2022.

The piece was created by Norwegian artist Astri Tonoian and was financed after a crowdfunding marketing campaign started final autumn, reported the NTB news company.

The non-public initiative had raised about 270,000 Norwegian kroner (£20,200) by October, NTB stated.

After Freya was put down, the Blue Planet Society stated that "by any measure, killing Freya was absolutely the wrong decision by Norway".

The head of the Directorate of Fisheries, Frank Bakke-Jensen, stated on the time that different choices have been thought-about for Freya, together with shifting her to a different place.

But it was determined that was not a viable possibility.

Walruses are a protected species and usually reside in herds within the Arctic, additional north.

It was thought that, in addition to being removed from her common habitat, Freya was additionally burdened as a result of she was not getting sufficient relaxation.