A person has tragically died after falling 20 meters from a cliff in Bamble, Telemark, on Friday evening.

Emergency services, including a rescue helicopter from Rygge, launched a major rescue operation after receiving the alert at 9:16 PM.

Despite efforts to provide life-saving first aid, the individual was pronounced dead shortly after 11 PM.

The victim was part of a hiking group, and it was one of the companions who alerted authorities.

Police have ruled out foul play but have initiated an investigation to determine the circumstances of the fall.

The victim's family has been notified.