Vikingskip Incident Leads to Woman's Death

Vikingskip Incident Overview

At 09:39, police announced the discovery of a woman in her 20s from the USA, found dead after being missing. The woman was located a few hundred meters from the capsized vikingskip, leading to an extensive rescue operation undertaken overnight off the coast of Stad in Vestlandet.

Details of the Rescue Effort

A total of six people were on board the vikingskip when it capsized. Five were rescued and reported physically unharmed but remained under care from health personnel and crisis teams. The main rescue operation, which began after an emergency call was made on Tuesday evening, faced severe weather challenges.

• Rescue operations concluded with one presumed deceased.
• Rough sea conditions included wave heights of up to five meters.
• Coastguard vessels and helicopters actively searched the area.

Continued Search and Investigation

The Coastguard is continuing the search for the missing person, while the police are coordinating an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident.

The deceased will undergo an autopsy.