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Wednesday, October 16, 2024

Tragedy Strikes in Bergen's Central Lake

Published: 2024-09-21

A tragic incident unfolded in Bergen, Norway, as a 29-year-old man was found dead in Lille Lungegårdsvannet, a central city lake.

Emergency services were alerted by a passerby who noticed a body in the water around 12:54 PM.

Rescue divers from the fire department quickly retrieved the man, but he was pronounced dead at the scene.

The deceased, identified as a resident of Askøy, was transported to Haukeland University Hospital for further examination.

Authorities have informed the family and are currently investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident.

While the exact duration the man was in the water remains unknown, police do not suspect foul play at this time.