A close-up of the town's arctic visitor. (Photo: Beverley Senturk)A close-up of the town's arctic visitor. (Photo: Beverley Senturk)
A close-up of the town's arctic visitor. (Photo: Beverley Senturk)

Scarborough Walrus: 24 readers' pictures as 'Thor' delights huge crowds with rare visit to Yorkshire

Thor the walrus caused a stir when the arctic visitor appeared in Scarborough at the end of December.
By George Buksmann
Published 3rd Jan 2023, 16:01 GMT

The mammal arrived on Scarborough Harbour’s slipway on Friday evening, before remaining in town and resting throughout New Year’s Eve.

Large crowds gathered behind a police cordon to watch Thor as marine experts from Scarborough Sea Life Centre and British Divers Marine Life Rescue monitored his condition.

New Year’s fireworks were cancelled to avoid disturbing the town’s new visitor, who slipped away back beneath the waves in the late afternoon.

Thor nestles against a post on Scarborough Harbour slipway.

1. Thor's New Year Visit

Thor nestles against a post on Scarborough Harbour slipway. Photo: Steve Bambridge

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Thor takes a rest in Scarborough.

2. Thor's New Year Visit

Thor takes a rest in Scarborough. Photo: Sammy Johnson-Roberts

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Thor enjoys his rest on land.

3. Thor's New Year Visit

Thor enjoys his rest on land. Photo: Steve Bambridge

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Crowds gather to view the rare arctic mammal.

4. Thor's New Year Visit

Crowds gather to view the rare arctic mammal. Photo: Steve Bambridge

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