{"id":560197,"date":"2026-05-01T08:10:11","date_gmt":"2026-05-01T08:10:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/560197\/"},"modified":"2026-05-01T08:10:11","modified_gmt":"2026-05-01T08:10:11","slug":"magnus-the-walrus-spotted-in-hopeman-after-earlier-moray-coast-stops","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/560197\/","title":{"rendered":"Magnus the walrus spotted in Hopeman after earlier Moray coast stops"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Magnus the walrus has been <a href=\"https:\/\/www.northern-scot.co.uk\/news\/walrus-makes-yet-another-moray-stop-433438\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">spotted once again<\/a> along the Moray coast &#8211; this time in Hopeman.<\/p>\n<p>The now well-travelled marine visitor has drawn attention in recent weeks after appearing at several locations including <a href=\"https:\/\/www.northern-scot.co.uk\/news\/walrus-makes-yet-another-moray-stop-433438\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Findochty<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.northern-scot.co.uk\/news\/harbour-cordoned-off-as-walrus-makes-exceptionally-rare-visi-432994\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Lossiemouth<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"rthmb\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns=\" http:=\"\" viewbox=\"0 0 1536 1848\" alt=\"Magnus continues his Moray journey with a visit to Hopeman.\" data-root=\"\/_media\/img\/\" data-path=\"1020U4V5QWW2MPP628RO.jpg\" data-ar=\"0.83\"\/>Magnus continues his Moray journey with a visit to Hopeman.<\/p>\n<p>Today, Magnus has been spotted soaking up the sun in Hopeman, as he continues his journey along the coastline.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"rthmb\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns=\" http:=\"\" viewbox=\"0 0 3518 2268\" alt=\"Magnus continues his Moray journey with a visit to Hopeman.\" data-root=\"\/_media\/img\/\" data-path=\"5Q5Q1VUTFJST5CF4T8NQ.jpg\" data-ar=\"1.55\"\/>Magnus continues his Moray journey with a visit to Hopeman.<\/p>\n<p>The walrus has become something of a local celebrity as he makes his way between harbours, often stopping to rest on slipways and piers.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"rthmb\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns=\" http:=\"\" viewbox=\"0 0 1536 1526\" alt=\"Magnus has been enjoying the sun during his stop at Hopeman Harbour.\" data-root=\"\/_media\/img\/\" data-path=\"BTO1WHE8JNP3DUWK7HM4.jpg\" data-ar=\"1.01\"\/>Magnus has been enjoying the sun during his stop at Hopeman Harbour.<\/p>\n<p>Members of the public are being reminded to keep a safe distance and avoid disturbing him while he rests.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"rthmb\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns=\" http:=\"\" viewbox=\"0 0 1536 1787\" alt=\"This is the latest of a number of coastal sightings across Moray in recent weeks.\" data-root=\"\/_media\/img\/\" data-path=\"SLGUV54V3C1ISPF02TZ0.jpg\" data-ar=\"0.86\"\/>This is the latest of a number of coastal sightings across Moray in recent weeks.<\/p>\n<p>More updates are expected as Magnus continues his Moray tour.<\/p>\n<p>    Do you want to respond to this article? 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