Feb 12 • 22:37 UTC 🇳🇴 Norway NRK

Woman ended up in the sea in Bergen – man jumped after

A woman fell into the sea in Bergen, and a man jumped in to help her, both were rescued shortly after by the police.

On Thursday evening, emergency services were called to Bryggen in Bergen following a report of two people in the sea. It was found that a woman had fallen into the water, and a man had jumped in after her to assist. The police praised the man's actions, noting his critical role in alerting authorities while risking his own safety.

Police patrols quickly arrived on the scene, taking about four minutes from receiving the report to reaching the area. The two individuals found themselves in a small space between a large boat and the pier, which presented challenges for the rescuers. They were able to maneuver the boat slightly to create more room and facilitate the rescue operation.

Initially, the woman was unconscious; however, she regained consciousness by the time she was brought to safety. The prompt response from both the man who jumped in to help and the emergency services was crucial, highlighting the importance of community support in emergencies.

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