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Arctic walrus filmed returning to the sea in Scarborough

A walrus, which has drawn large crowds since arriving in Scarborough on Saturday, has been filmed returning to the sea.

A New Year's Eve fireworks display in the town was cancelled to protect the Arctic animal, who has been nicknamed Thor.

Read more:New Year fireworks cancelled to protect walrus

1 January 2023

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