Vikingskip Incident: Ongoing Rescue Operation for Missing Person
Vikingskip Rescue Operation Details
During the night, a massive vikingskip rescue operation has been ongoing off the coast of Stad in Western Norway. A distress signal was received on Tuesday evening, prompting large-scale efforts.
Current Status of the Rescue
- Six persons were onboard the vikingskip when it capsized.
- Five have been safely rescued, with no physical injuries reported.
- At 05:34, the Hovedredningssentralen announced the conclusion of the rescue effort, focusing now on one presumed deceased individual.
- The search continues in challenging conditions due to severe weather.
Challenges Faced
Rescue leader Jan Øyvind Rekeland confirmed that the operations faced extremely difficult weather conditions with five-meter wave heights. A rescue helicopter and multiple vessels have been deployed, with ongoing searches by the Coast Guard for the missing person.
Rekeland expressed that, despite the harsh conditions, efforts will remain active in the search area.
Ongoing Investigation
In the aftermath, preliminary discussions initiated by the police will address the circumstances surrounding the capsizing of the vikingskip.
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