Feb 16 • 10:27 UTC 🇳🇴 Norway Aftenposten

Person retrieved from the water in Bamble - man in his 50s confirmed dead

A man in his 50s has been confirmed dead after being retrieved from a vehicle submerged in the water in Bamble, Norway.

On Monday morning, emergency responders in Bamble, Norway, responded to a report of a vehicle found in the water, including divers and a rescue helicopter. The fire department confirmed that divers entered the water after finding a person inside the submerged vehicle, and attempts were made to resuscitate him once he was brought to land. The operations leader of the Sørøst police district provided updates via police logs regarding the recovery efforts and subsequent medical response.

Shortly thereafter, the police announced that the individual had been transported to Ullevål Hospital, where he was unfortunately confirmed dead. This tragic incident involved a man in his 50s, and authorities notified his next of kin about the circumstances. The police are currently investigating the events leading up to the vehicle ending up in the water and are appealing to witnesses for information.

Witnesses reported observing the vehicle in the water, prompting calls to emergency services. As the investigation unfolds, questions remain regarding the sequence of events that led to this unfortunate incident, and the local community is likely to be affected as details continue to emerge. Rescuers emphasized the importance of such reports from the public in prompting quick emergency responses during incidents of this nature.

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