A report headlined “Unknown creature spotted in the Caspian” has circulated in Azerbaijani media. However, the footage was reportedly filmed in 2024. It is claimed that the unknown creature in the footage is a whale.
So what is the creature said to be unknown actually?
Ecologist Qorxmaz Ibrahimli told Globalinfo.az that the incident occurred before COP29:
“Such a step was taken to draw attention at COP29 to the protection of nature, living creatures and especially marine life. There is nothing mythical, unusual or unknown there. It is simply a whale model. A whale had allegedly surfaced on the Baku Boulevard as well, but it later became clear that it was a model.”
The ecologist explained the reason for the footage being circulated again as follows:
“The opening of COP31 was held in Antalya, Turkey. This is also one of the reasons why the footage has been circulated again. In my view, it is no coincidence that the video has been brought back into focus ahead of COP31. Nature and living creatures must be protected.”
Zaira Akifgizi
Globalinfo.az
